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Module - I Comparative Physiology of Digestion

The document discusses the comparative physiology of digestion. It covers the principles of digestion, the composition and functions of digestive juices, absorption of nutrients, egestion of undigested food, the role of gut microflora, and movements and reflexes of the gastrointestinal tract. Digestion is defined as the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food in the gastrointestinal tract to release nutrients in forms the body can use.

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Module - I Comparative Physiology of Digestion

The document discusses the comparative physiology of digestion. It covers the principles of digestion, the composition and functions of digestive juices, absorption of nutrients, egestion of undigested food, the role of gut microflora, and movements and reflexes of the gastrointestinal tract. Digestion is defined as the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food in the gastrointestinal tract to release nutrients in forms the body can use.

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MODULE – I

COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY OF DIGESTION


MODULE 1: Comparative physiology of digestion:

1. Principle of digestion

2. Digestive juices – composition, phases of secretion, regulations and functions

3. Absorption of digestive nutrients

4. Egestion of undigested food

5. Role of gut micro flora in digestion

6. Movements of GI tract – control and functions and reflexes.


Definition

Digestion: Mechanical and chemical process in which food is broken down in the GI
tract, releasing many nutrients in forms the body can use.

Digestion: Basic Principles

1. Principle of change

-- The body cannot use food as it is eaten.


-- Food must be changed into simpler substances to be absorbed and then
used by cells to sustain life.

2. Principle of wholeness

-- The parts of the digestive process comprise a continuous whole.


-- Food components travel through the gastrointestinal (GI) system until they
are delivered to cells or excreted.

3. Digestion involves : Mechanical + Chemical Process

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