In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Digestion of Carbohydrates 2. Digestion of Proteins 3. Fats 4. Nucleic Acids 5. Neural Regulation. Digestion of Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are of three kinds— polysaccharides, disaccharides, and monosaccharide's Polysaccharides and disaccharides are broken down to monosaccharide's during the process of digestion, Starch and cellulose are polysaccharides that are present in cereal grains, potato, [...]
The following points highlight the six major nutritional problems caused due to deficiency disorders. The nutritional problems are: 1. Deficiency Diseases 2. Indigestion 3. Constipation 4. Vomiting 5. Jaundice 6. Diarrhoea. Nutritional Problem # 1. Deficiency Diseases: The important deficiency disorders include protein energy malnutrition (PEM) and disorders due to deficiencies of Vitamin A, iron and iodine. Deficiency of protein [...]
The following points highlight the two main parts of human digestive system. The parts are: 1. Alimentary Canal 2. Digestive Glands. Part # 1. Alimentary Canal: It comprises the following parts: I. Mouth: Human mouth consists of two parts. (a) Vestibule: The vestibule is a slit-like space bounded externally by lips and cheeks and internally by the gums and teeth. [...]