NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Question
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The process of taking food in the body is called
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assimilation
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ingestion
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digestion
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absorption
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Ingestion is the process of taking food into the body. Digestion is the process of breaking down food by mechanical and enzymatic action in the alimentary canal into substances that can be used by the body. Absorption is the process by which the digested food molecules are absorbed in the small intestine.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ingestion. The intake of food substances through the mouth is known as ingestion. It is the first step in the process of digestion.
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