A nurse recognizes that the process in which food is broken down in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, releasing nutrients for the body to use, is called
A) Digestion.
B) Peristalsis.
C) Indigestion.
D) Absorption.

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Digestion refers to the process in which food is broken down in the GI tract, releasing nutrients for the body to use. Peristalsis refers to the muscular contractions that move food through the GI tract. Indigestion refers to discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen, and absorption refers to the process in which nutrients from digested food are taken up by the bloodstream and used by the body.

A Nurse Recognizes That the Process in Which Food Is