During this process, nutrients pass through the walls of the intestine and into the bloodstream where they get transported to the different parts of the body.
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When you eat, food enters your mouth where it is chewed by teeth and mixed with saliva. Saliva contains enzymes that start breaking down carbohydrates into simpler sugars. Show more…
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