HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -The digestive system breaks down the food we eat into tiny parts to give us fuel and the nutrients we need to live. As food breaks down, we get amino acids from protein, simple sugars from starches, and fatty acids and glycerol from fats.

Detailed explanation-2: -Digestion and absorption are the two main functions of the digestive system. Digestion is necessary for breaking down food particles into nutrients that are used by the body as an energy source, cell repair and growth.

Detailed explanation-3: -The digestive system is composed of the alimentary canal and associated glands. Humans take food through the mouth, digest the food and finally, the undigested food is removed from the body. The food passes from the oral cavity and finally, the undigested food is defecated through the anus.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your digestive system breaks down and absorbs nutrients from the food and liquids you consume to use for important things like energy, growth and repairing cells.