4 Steps to Nutrient Intake Flashcards
1
Q
What are 4 steps to nutrient intake?
A
-Ingestion
-Digestion
-Absorption
-Egestion
2
Q
What occurs during the step of nutrient intake of digestion?
A
-Prepares food for absorption.
- Mechanical and chemical breakdown of food.
3
Q
Where does the step of nutrient intake of absorption occur?
A
The small intestine.
