Function
Mechanical Processing
Chewing, churning, and breaking down food into smaller pieces
Celiac Disease
Immune reaction to gluten that damages the small intestine.
Respiratory System
These systems share responsibilities in supplying necessary substances (oxygen/nutrients)
Mouth
Begins digestion through chewing and saliva
how long does food travel through your body
It can travel 7 seconds to the mouth to the stomac
What does the stomach do
Stores food, mixes it with enzymes and acids to break down proteins
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A functional disorder causing pain, diarrhea, or constipation.
Immune System
The gut contains beneficial bacteria that aid in digestion and protect against harmful bacteria and viruses
Esophagus
Muscular tube that moves food from the pharynx to the stomach
Can the liver get a disease
True or false
true
What does the Large Intestine do
Absorbs water
Liver Disease
Hepatitis, cirrhosis, or fatty liver disease
Muscular System
Smooth muscles in the digestive tract undergo peristalsis—rhythmic contractions—to move food through the digestive tract.
Stomach
Breaks down food using enzymes and acids
How long is your small intestine
It 20-22 ft long
What does the small intestine do
The main site for nutrient absorption, aided by the pancreas
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
severe acid reflux
Nervous System
The brain and the enteric nervous system ("gut brain") communicate to control digestion, manage hunger/satiety, and signal distress. The vagus nerve acts as a major link.
Small Intestine
where most nutrient absorption occurs
Can the acid in your stomach burn your skin
Yes
What does the Esophagus
Transports food to the stomach via peristalsis
Can the digestive system get an diseases
Yes it can
Circulatory System
Nutrients absorbed in the small intestine enter the bloodstream to be transported to cells throughout the body
Large intestine
Absorbs water and vitamins, converting waste into stool
What is the heaviest thing on your body
It is your Skin