- Carbohydrate metabolism starts with the production of amylase from saliva produced from chewing action in the mouth
Stomach
- HCL + Pepsinogen -> Pepsin to start protein breakdown
- Food is broken into small pieces with churning in the stomach
Small Intestines
- Release of amylase, pepsin to breakdown protein and carbohydrates further
- Receives bile that is produced from liver and stored in the gallbladder to emulsify fat for absorption
- Absorption of nutrients into bloodstream to be processed by the liver
- Reabsorb water from remaining food and transport for elimination
- Gut flora and microbiome lives here
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