Muncy munchy
It's a cluster of taste receptor cells, and helps you appreciate the food you eat.
What are taste buds?
It causes nausea, vomiting among other things, and you can get it by eating that old food that was left overnight on the counter.
What is gastroenteritis (gastro)?
It’s an inflammation of the appendix that could be fatal unless you see the doctor right away.
What is appendicitis?
It pushed food from the mouth to the stomach with peristaltic contractions (muscle contractions).
What does the esophagus do?
It stores what the liver produces, concentrates it, and releases it to aid digestion.
What does the gallbladder do?
It is a fluid that begins digestion by starting the dissolving process of food.
What is saliva?
When you are “stuck”, it is a problem that can be treated with increase fluids and fibre, and if not… call the doctor.
What is constipation?
This disease occurs when the pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin.
What is diabetes?
It's like a vacuum helping you clean up after an infection.
What is the appendix?
It is 3.3 inches long.
How long is the average tongue for men (in inches)?
It is stuck behind your trachea and heart and resembles a hose, but don’t try to water your garden with it!
Where is the esophagus?
It “helps” you lose weight by making you run to the bathroom. It’s also very dehydrating.
What is diarrhea?
It is an abnormal growth of cells in this organ which is between the esophagus and the small intestine.
What is stomach cancer?
It doesn’t make music like an organ, but it finishes off the digestion process by absorbing nutrients. It’s the source of a different type of “music” (“toot!”).
What is the small intestine?
It is the very first step of digestion after having shoved some food in your mouth and makes it easier to swallow.
What is mastication (aka chewing)?
It creates bile, an acidic liquid that is used to break down food for nutrients during digestion. I've also heard it tastes really good when spread on baguette (not the human one).
What is the liver?
No need to be embarrassed, it is a side-effect of the digestion of food and beverages, and happens 20 to 30 times a day!
What is gas?
It is an open sore on the inside of the stomach that causes bleeding in the stomach and can eventually block the movement of food at which point you must see the doctor!
What is a stomach ulcer?
It plays a crucial role in the digestion and nutrient absorption. It's divided into three sections but it’s not your laundry.
What is the small intestine?
They are released by the salivary glands and break down food chemically into various basic nutrients.
What are enzymes?
It is important because it supplies nutrients to your body.
Why is eating important?
It's a reaction by the digestive system to eating certain foods made of wheat, barley, and rye (aka breads).
What is gluten intolerance?
Cutting back on fatty foods, eating and drink slowly, and reduce harmful foods like sugary sweets and alcohol.
How to avoid seeing the doctor?
It absorbs water from food & nutrients, and stores waste until it is ready to be removed.
What is the large intestine (aka colon)
It is the leftover that we can't digest and that is eventually removed from the body.
What is waste?