Small Intestine: How It Breaks Down Molecules - Digestion Explained
The small intestine breaks down large molecules into absorbable ones via:
- Mechanical digestion: Chewing, muscular contractions, bile action.
- Chemical digestion: Enzymes break down carbohydrates, proteins, fats.
- Absorption: Simpler molecules cross intestinal wall into bloodstream.
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