Identify the examples of digestion and absorption.

Digestion

Absorption

Small intestine

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intestinal

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Pepsin degrades protein into peptides

Chyme in the small intestine moves into the

bloodstream for distribution to the body's

cells

The large intestine removes water from chyme

to make stool

Muscle contractions called peristalsis move

food within the esophagus and intestinal

tract