ingerição
Ingerition refers to the act of taking substances into the body through the mouth. This process is a fundamental aspect of sustenance for most living organisms, allowing for the intake of nutrients, water, and other essential compounds. The journey of ingested material begins in the oral cavity, where it is often mechanically broken down by chewing and mixed with saliva. Saliva aids in lubrication and can initiate the chemical digestion of certain molecules.
Following mastication and swallowing, the ingested substance travels down the esophagus to the stomach. In the
These absorbable nutrients then pass through the intestinal lining into the bloodstream or lymphatic system, where