The mechanical and chemical conversion of food into simpler compounds that can be absorbed by the body.
the process by which complex food forms are changed into simpler, soluble chemical parts so that they can be absorbed into the circulation for use by the body.
digestio, separating out, dividing] The process of breaking down food into molecules small enough for the body to absorb.
The breakdown of ingested foods into particles of a size and chemical composition that the body can absorb.
A process used to stabilize solids that reduces organic content and pathogen concentration. Aerobic – Most suited for waste activated sludge (WAS), also called
process by which food is changed into substances that can be absorbed and used by the body
The chemical breakdown of ingested materials into simple molecules that can be absorbed by the cells of the digestive tract.
(4) the process of dissolving and breaking down chemical compounds and mineral into an aqueous solution. See also aqua-regia.
The primarily enzymatic process of breaking down the food ingested into simple, assimilable substances.
The breakdown of larger substances into smaller subunits, which can be more readily carried into the body for use in energy production and the construction of body tissues.
mechanical and chemical breakdown of food to simple molecules that can be absorbed and used by body cells
The process of breaking down foodstuffs into small molecules that can be absorbed into blood.
The process of breakdown of food for metabolism and use by the body.
the breakdown of food substances to molecules that can then be absorbed and used in cellular processes of living organisms.
the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat
the organic process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed into the body
The process of breaking down food into its molecular and chemical components so that these nutrient molecules can cross plasma membranes.
The process in which food is broken down in the intestine into absorbable forms of energy for the body to use.
(1) In nutrition: the breakdown, in the alimentary tract, of complex organic substances into simpler substances so that they may be used in metabolisim. (2) In waste water treatment: catalytic activity, enzymatic activity and bacterial action in waste water treatment.
The biochemical decomposition of organic matter which results in the formation of mineral and simpler organic compounds.
The process of breaking down food into simpler chemical compounds that are capable of being absorbed by the intestine.
This is when the body breaks down the food in our gut (tube that runs from our mouth to our anus, our bottom) to release the nutrients from the food. The body then absorbs the nutrients into the bloodstream, so that the nutrients get taken to parts of the body that need them. The body then gets rid of the waste food (by pooing). This process can take from 12 – 24 hours.
Breaking down of food to simpler substances for absorption from the gut.
Changing food into a form the body can use.
The process of breaking food down into smaller nutrients when can then be absorbed into the body.
The process in the stomach and intestine in which food is broken down and nutrients released
the process by which food is changed chemically in the gastric system so that its nutrients may be utilised by the body
Body process in which food is broken down so that it may be utilized for energy production or storage.
The biochemical decomposition of organic matter using anaerobic bacteria, which results in the formation of simpler and less offensive compounds.
The chemical breakdown of food into smaller particles. Substances called enzymes carry out the process either inside the body, as in most animals and some plants, or outside, as in micro- organisms. Digestion is usually followed by assimilation.
The process where your body breaks down food into its smaller parts, which are called nutrients.
the process of breaking down food into its simplest chemical compounds so that it can be absorbed.
Process by which organisms break down sludge, creating as by-products methane gas, carbon dioxide, solid organic material and water. (Aerobic digestion takes place in the presence of oxygen and anaerobic digestion takes place with the absence of oxygen.)
the process by which complex molecules in food are broken down and absorbed into the body and used as energy sources
The breaking down of food into forms the body can use.
The term referring to the entire process of breaking down food into simple substances, its absorption and subsequent storage in the body.
Break down of food so it can be absorbed.
the process in which wastewater sludge is broken down making it more stable or intert. A stable sludge will not further decompose, creating foul odors or using up oxygen.
The biological decomposition of organicmatter in sludge, resulting in partial gasification,liquefaction, and mineralization.
A set of chemical reactions which breaks down larger complex molecules into simpler water soluble molecules.
the conversion of food into a form that can be absorbed by the body
how the body breaks down food and uses it for energy, cell repair, and growth. Starts in the mouth, continues in the stomach and small intestine, and is completed in the large intestine. The liver and pancreas add enzymes and juices that aid in this process.
Process by which foods are broken down into smaller units so they can be absorbed through the intestinal wall.
A method of biological sludge treatment: Digestion can be either aerobic or anaerobic.
breaking down food in the stomach and intestines
The biochemical decomposition of organic matter in sludge resulting in a somewhat stable (humus-like) mass (depending on how long digestion is allowed to proceed).
This is the breaking down of food into small soluble pieces.
The process of breaking down food into substances the body can use for energy, tissue growth, and repair.
the breakdown of food materials mechanically (through chewing) and chemically (by digestive enzymes) until it is in a form which can be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract into the blood
process whereby food or nutrients are broken down (by physical or chemical means) into simpler forms which can be absorbed by body tissues
Break down of food particles for absorption.
Process by which food is broken down by stomach and upper small intestine into absorbable forms
process of breaking down big food particles into individual molecules.
The act or process by which food is digested i.e. prepared for use by the body in the stomach and intestines.
Converting food and liquids into energy, growth, and maintenance of body.
The breaking down of complex food stuffs into simpler compounds by means of cleavage reactions.
the enzymatic breakdown of large insoluble organic molecules into small soluble organic molecules which can be absorbed and used by either aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms
The process by which complex organic materials are broken down and decomposed into simpler substances as a result of a chemical or biological reaction or a combination of reactions.
The breakdown of food in the digestive tract (or gastrointestinal tract). Large molecules are broken down into smaller molecules, which can be absorbed and assimilated into the body. For example, proteins are broken down into amino acids that are then absorbed.
The process in which complex materials are broken down into simpler substances; may be due to chemical, biological or a combination of reactions. (See sterilization.)
The biochemical decomposition of organic matter, resulting in partial gasification, liquefaction, and mineralization of pollutants.
process the body uses to break down food into simple substances for energy, growth, and cell repair.