Wisconsin CNA State Exam Vocabulary Practice

What term describes the process of preparing food physically and chemically for absorption into the cells?

1. Developmental disability

2. Diet

3. Digestion

4. Diabetes

The correct answer is: Digestion

The process described in the question refers specifically to digestion, which involves both the physical breakdown of food through mechanical means (like chewing) and the chemical breakdown through enzymes and acids that occur primarily in the stomach and intestines. This process is crucial for transforming food into nutrients that can be absorbed into the bloodstream and utilized by the body’s cells. Developmental disability pertains to a range of conditions that impact physical and cognitive development but does not relate to food preparation or nutrient absorption. A diet is a general term for the foods one consumes but does not specifically describe the process of transforming those foods into absorbable nutrients. Diabetes is a medical condition related to the body's inability to properly process glucose, but it does not directly pertain to the act of preparing food for cellular absorption. Thus, digestion is the accurate term, as it encompasses all aspects of food processing required for nutrient absorption.