Human digestion is a complex process that transforms food into nutrients your body can use. Through coordinated mechanical and chemical actions, the digestive system breaks down complex molecules into simple compounds that can be absorbed into the bloodstream and delivered to cells throughout the body.
🔬 Key Processes
Mechanical digestion physically breaks food apart
Chemical digestion uses enzymes to break bonds
Different organs specialize in specific processes
Absorption occurs primarily in small intestine
Process Fact!
Your digestive system produces over 7 liters of digestive juices daily, containing dozens of different enzymes that work together to break down food!
🎯 Learning Objectives
Understand how mechanical and chemical digestion work together, explore enzyme action in different regions, and learn how nutrients are absorbed.