Digestion in the Small Intestine

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Exploration of the final stages of human digestion.

The final stages of human digestion are shown occuring in the small intestine, with fats being digested in the duodenum. Bile from the liver, and enzymes from the pancreas aid the process. Digestion is completed in the ileum and the molecules are absorbed into the blood.

From: Bitesize Revision Science 1 KS3

First Broadcast : 28 February 2008

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 9-11,11-14

Subject : Biology, Science

Topic : Humans as organisms

Keywords : Digestive System, Small intestine, Duodenum, Enzymes, Pancreas,

Notes : Could be used as a lesson starter or plenary. The clip illustrates the process of digestion and attempts to make the abstract model more concrete. It also encourages the idea of a sequence of processes. Can use in combination with Digestion in the Mouth, which explores earlier stages in the digestive process.

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