Components/Parts
Mouth
The first step in the digestion process
Why can humans drink water upside down?
Yes, because the peristalsis of the esophagus is so strong it is able to push water all the way down to the stomach
Ulcers
The condition that can cause holes in different parts in the body
Mechanical Digestion
The process of the body physically moving the food throughout the digestive system
Stomach
Where ALL food is broken down for the body to use
Bile
This enzyme breaks down fats
Constipation
The condition where the body has low fiber and a low water intake
Chemical Digestion
The process where the body uses enzymes or chemicals to break down the food for the body to be able to use the nutritional value
Villi
Small Intestine
Absorbs majority of vitamins for the body to use
Diarrhea
A condition where the body releases watery and loose stool
Prime Movers (3 Examples)
Coffee, beans, prunes pshyillys
Large Intestine
Absorbs water, vitamin B12 and vitamin K
Mastication
The process where the mouth chews and is crushed by the teeth
Heartburn
Where acid from the stomach goes up into the esophagus
A muscle that allows things to pass through the body