Absorption Of Digested Products
Chapter Name : Digestion And Absorption |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_16_03_01 |
Topic Name : Absorption Of Digested Products |
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Sub Topic Name : Absorption Of Digested Products |
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Introduction
Absorption is an important part in the process of digestion. Various substances get absorbed during digestion.
Pre-Requisites:
Amino acids, Glucose
Activity:
When we are hungry we feel weak and after taking food we get energy this is due to absorption of energy from the food by our body.
Real Life Question:
How does food help us in getting energy?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Amino acids | Biologically important organic compounds made from amine and carboxylic acid functional groups, along with a side-chain specific to each amino acid. |
| Glucose | Glucose is a simple monosaccharide. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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Real life uses :
Nutrition and glucose gets absorbed by our body when we take healthy food.
Places to visit :
Check you kitchen for food that provides energy and nutrition.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Energy drinks | Sports man drinks energy drinks to provide energy to their body and it is because of absorption. |
What you learn in Theory:
Every time we eat the body absorbs some substances.
What you learn in Practice:
Absorption is important as it helps us to gain energy and nutrition.