The nurse is reviewing with a client the digestive pathway. The steps involved in the digestive pathway are in random order. The nurse asks the client to place them in the correct sequence
Which does the client say are the correct sequences of steps involved in the digestive pathway?
1 . The physical breakdown of food is accomplished by the process of mastication.
2 . The chemical breakdown of food occurs by the release of various enzymes.
3 . The process of churning the food takes place in the pylorus of the stomach.
4 . Absorption of the dissolved molecules occurs in the small intestine. The molecules are then taken into circulation.
5 . Dilution of the food entering the digestive tract is accomplished by water and various enzymes.
A) 1, 3, 2, 5, 4
B) 2, 4, 3, 5, 1
C) 3, 5, 2, 1, 4
D) 4, 2, 5, 1, 3
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The steps in digestion are as follows: The physical breakdown of food is accomplished by the process of mastication. The chemical breakdown of food occurs by the release of various enzymes. The process of churning the food takes place in the pylorus of the stomach. Dilution of the food entering the digestive tract is accomplished by water and various enzymes. Absorption of the dissolved molecules occurs in the small intestine. The molecules are then taken into circulation.
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