Trávenie
Trávenie is the biological process by which food is broken down into smaller molecules that can be absorbed and used by the body. It combines mechanical processes, such as chewing and stomach churning, with chemical processes driven by enzymes, acids, and bile. The digestive system consists of the alimentary canal and accessory organs, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine, as well as the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.
In the mouth, mechanical digestion and salivary amylase begin the breakdown of starch. The stomach uses acid,
Absorbed nutrients enter the bloodstream or lymphatic system. Carbohydrates are broken down to monosaccharides, proteins to
Regulation of trávenie involves the enteric nervous system and hormones such as gastrin, secretin, and cholecystokinin,