The digestive system is the organ system responsible for the breakdown and absorption of food. It consists of the mouth then goes to the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus
1. The oral cavity/mouth is the first area involved in the digestive system where the slivary glands in your mouth make saliva, a digestive juice, which moistens food so it moves more easily through your esophagus into your stomach.
2. The stomach is a J-shaped organ that digests food through the mix of enzymes and digestive juices it produces which breaks down food so it can pass to your small intestine.
3. The colon/large intestine functions to absorb the remaining water from the digested food and turn it into stool. The colon slowly absorbs water and electrolytes as its muscle system moves the waste along.
The digestive system is the organ system responsible for the breakdown and absorption of food. It consists of the mouth then goes to the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus
1. The oral cavity/mouth is the first area involved in the digestive system where the slivary glands in your mouth make saliva, a digestive juice, which moistens food so it moves more easily through your esophagus into your stomach.
2. The stomach is a J-shaped organ that digests food through the mix of enzymes and digestive juices it produces which breaks down food so it can pass to your small intestine.
3. The colon/large intestine functions to absorb the remaining water from the digested food and turn it into stool. The colon slowly absorbs water and electrolytes as its muscle system moves the waste along.
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. (n.d.). Your digestive system & how it works. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/digestive-system-how-it-works#:~:text=bile%2C%20and%20enzymes-,Mouth.,down%20starches%20in%20your%20food.
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