Q. Which is the correct chronological order for food processing in human beings?
A) Ingestion of food $\rightarrow$ Digestion $\rightarrow$ Absorption $\rightarrow$ Assimilation $\rightarrow$ Egestion (Undigested)
B) Ingestion $\rightarrow$ Assimilation $\rightarrow$ Digestion $\rightarrow$ Absorption $\rightarrow$ Egestion
C) Ingestion $\rightarrow$ Digestion $\rightarrow$ Absorption $\rightarrow$ Egestion $\rightarrow$ Assimilation
D) Digestion $\rightarrow$ Ingestion $\rightarrow$ Assimilation $\rightarrow$ Absorption $\rightarrow$ Egestion
Explanation
The correct chronological order of food processing in human beings is Ingestion (Taking food) $\rightarrow$ Digestion $\rightarrow$ Absorption $\rightarrow$ Egestion (Undigested) $\rightarrow$ Assimilation
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.