In certain organisms, these smaller substances are absorbed through the small intestine into the blood stream. Digestion is a form of catabolism that is often divided into two processes based on how food is broken down: mechanical and chemical digestion. The term mechanical digestion refers to the physical breakdown of large pieces of food into smaller pieces which can subsequently be accessed by digestive enzymes.
shibboleth (plural shibboleths) 1  A word, especially seen as a test, to distinguish someone as belonging to a particular nation, class, profession etc. 2  A common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth. It's about time we abandoned the bourgeois shibboleth that earning money makes you a better person.
Shabbos refers to the Jewish Sabbath, the day of rest. Shomer Shabbos refers to a person who observes this commandment. This short clip about the custom of Shomer Shabbos from The Big Lebowski just about explains my own observance of the day of rest:The Jewish Sabbath runs from sundown on Friday night through roughly an hour past sundown on Saturday night.Since taking off 25 hours a week, Iâve been calmer, happier and more rested.his short clip about the custom of Shomer Shabbos from The Big Lebowski just about explains my own observance of the day of rest: The Jewish Sabbath runs from sundown on Friday night through roughly an hour past sundown on Saturday night. Since taking off 25 hours a week, Iâve been calmer, happier and more rested.