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Anatomy and Physiology Course Lesson 8.5: Digestive organization and mechanical processing.

Austin Mandeville MHS, NRP
Oct 7, 2026
120–155 min including topic learning materials
Anatomy and Physiology Course Lesson 8.5: Digestive organization and mechanical processing.
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PHA LEARNING PRIMER · 08.5

Follow food through digestive processing

Distinguish mechanical processing, digestion, and absorption. Connect digestive structures with their functions.

Focus for this topic

  • Distinguish mechanical processing, digestion, and absorption.
  • Connect digestive structures with their functions.

Lesson group: Digestion and nutrition. Recommended study time: 120–155 minutes. Objective: AP-M08-04.

Your study sequence

Use Next to continue through the PHA Learning Guide and textbook readings in this topic. Work through the pages in order and connect the examples to the topic’s learning goals. Planning estimates are flexible; work at your own pace.

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