Ppt human digestive system

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10 interesting facts about Human Digestive System


Human Digestive System Human digestive system is one of the most complex process in body The entire digestive process is a unique process Digestion involves the breakdown of food into smaller components After which they can be absorbed and assimilated into the body


Digestive tract Human digestive system consists of the gastrointestinal tract It is also composed of accessory organs of digestion The process of digestion has many stages The system requires the cooperation of a number of different organs


Functions of Digestive System To convert food into nutrition that human body needs The digestive process starts from mouth and ends with anus Turning food into the energy you need to survive To eliminate waste from the body


Interesting facts about digestive system Even if a person hanging upside down will be able to digest food The peristalsis ensures food goes through stomach by constricting and relaxing Small intestine, is about two-thirds of the length of the digestive tract Small intestine is where most of the digestion and absorption takes place


Interesting facts about digestive system The small intestine is 22 feet long Small intestine absorbs the nutrients and passes them into the bloodstream Digestive system has enzymes to break down food Stomach does the mechanical digestion of food


Tips to make your kids social Stomach churns food mixing with gastric juices, Stomach physically breaks up food bits by this process Cells in inner wall of stomach secrete hydrochloric acid This acid helps in digestion by killing bacteria


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