THE DIGESTIVE STSTEM FOR THE LAYPERSON

What about our digestive tract?

The Digestive System consists of a number of organs, 
which begins at the mouth and ends at the anus. The
mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gall bladder,
small and large intestines , make up the digestive system.

In the stomach , food is broken down into a more liquid 
state, with the help of gastric enzymes. The partly digested
food, now makes its way to the small intestines.

The pancreas, liver and gallbladder secrete enzymes which
help to complete the digestive process, so nutrients can be
absorbed into the blood stream and used as energy around
the body.

The waste products of digestion pass on to the large intestines
or colon. The rectum receives the waste and it is released via 
the anus.

Feces is passed out from the anus. This is the waste that
was not digested.



 

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