Class 10 Science - Chapter 5: Life Processes
Student-Friendly Notes (Part 2)
Nutrition in Human Beings
The human digestive system breaks down complex food into simpler substances that can be
absorbed and used by the body. Exam Tip: Revise the functions of each digestive organ and the
role of digestive juices from NCERT.
The human digestive system breaks down complex food into simpler substances that can be
absorbed and used by the body. Exam Tip: Revise the functions of each digestive organ and the
role of digestive juices from NCERT.
The human digestive system breaks down complex food into simpler substances that can be
absorbed and used by the body. Exam Tip: Revise the functions of each digestive organ and the
role of digestive juices from NCERT.
The human digestive system breaks down complex food into simpler substances that can be
absorbed and used by the body. Exam Tip: Revise the functions of each digestive organ and the
role of digestive juices from NCERT.
Human Digestive System
The alimentary canal consists of the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine,
rectum and anus. Digestion is assisted by digestive glands. Exam Tip: Revise the functions of each
digestive organ and the role of digestive juices from NCERT.
The alimentary canal consists of the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine,
rectum and anus. Digestion is assisted by digestive glands. Exam Tip: Revise the functions of each
digestive organ and the role of digestive juices from NCERT.
The alimentary canal consists of the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine,
rectum and anus. Digestion is assisted by digestive glands. Exam Tip: Revise the functions of each
digestive organ and the role of digestive juices from NCERT.
The alimentary canal consists of the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine,
rectum and anus. Digestion is assisted by digestive glands. Exam Tip: Revise the functions of each
digestive organ and the role of digestive juices from NCERT.
Digestive Glands and Enzymes
Salivary glands secrete saliva containing salivary amylase. The stomach secretes hydrochloric acid
and enzymes. The liver produces bile and the pancreas secretes pancreatic juice for digestion.
Exam Tip: Revise the functions of each digestive organ and the role of digestive juices from
NCERT.
Salivary glands secrete saliva containing salivary amylase. The stomach secretes hydrochloric acid
and enzymes. The liver produces bile and the pancreas secretes pancreatic juice for digestion.
Exam Tip: Revise the functions of each digestive organ and the role of digestive juices from
NCERT.
Salivary glands secrete saliva containing salivary amylase. The stomach secretes hydrochloric acid
and enzymes. The liver produces bile and the pancreas secretes pancreatic juice for digestion.
Exam Tip: Revise the functions of each digestive organ and the role of digestive juices from
NCERT.
Salivary glands secrete saliva containing salivary amylase. The stomach secretes hydrochloric acid
and enzymes. The liver produces bile and the pancreas secretes pancreatic juice for digestion.
Exam Tip: Revise the functions of each digestive organ and the role of digestive juices from
NCERT.
Digestion, Absorption and Assimilation
Digestion breaks food into simple molecules. Absorption mainly occurs in the small intestine
through villi. Assimilation is the utilisation of absorbed nutrients by body cells. Exam Tip: Revise the
functions of each digestive organ and the role of digestive juices from NCERT.
Digestion breaks food into simple molecules. Absorption mainly occurs in the small intestine
through villi. Assimilation is the utilisation of absorbed nutrients by body cells. Exam Tip: Revise the
functions of each digestive organ and the role of digestive juices from NCERT.
Digestion breaks food into simple molecules. Absorption mainly occurs in the small intestine
through villi. Assimilation is the utilisation of absorbed nutrients by body cells. Exam Tip: Revise the
functions of each digestive organ and the role of digestive juices from NCERT.
Digestion breaks food into simple molecules. Absorption mainly occurs in the small intestine
through villi. Assimilation is the utilisation of absorbed nutrients by body cells. Exam Tip: Revise the
functions of each digestive organ and the role of digestive juices from NCERT.
Organ Main Function
Mouth Chewing and starch digestion
Stomach Protein digestion begins
Small Intestine Digestion completed and nutrients absorbed
Large Intestine Water absorption
Liver Produces bile
Pancreas Produces digestive enzymes