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Exogenous Nutrition |
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Exogenous Nutrition
the process whereby substances entering the body from the environment are assimilated. Ingested food is broken down into comparatively simple chemical compounds, which are absorbed and then used to build tissues and organs and to regulate functions. The chemical compounds provide the energy needed for life processes. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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