2.27: Understand the Process of Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, Assimilation and Egestion

TERM	DEFINITION
INGESTION	Taking in of Food (Eating)
DIGESTION	Breaking Down Large Insoluble Molecules into Small Soluble Molecules
ABSORPTION	Removing Digested Soluble Molecules from the Gut and Entering Circulatory System
ASSIMILATION	Cells of Tissue Absorbs Digested Soluble Molecules for Use
EGESTION	Removal of Undigested Waste E.g Faeces
EXCRETION	Removal of Waste of Metabolism E.g Sweat