Define the following terms: Egestion, digestion, assimilation.

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Egestion: The process of eliminating the undigested food from the body through the anus is called egestion.
Digestion: Digestion is the process in which the complex chemical compounds present in the food are broken down into simpler substances that are readily absorbed and utilised by the body.
Assimilation: The utilisation of the digested food or nutrients by the body cells is known as assimilation.

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