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bacteria begin to colonise the gut soon after birth, they play a key role in training the immune system to recognise pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria. Just having the bacteria there prevents other pathogenic species from taking up the same space and so prevents some diseases. They also produce some vitamins notably biotin and vitamin K and some ferment carbohydrate foods which we could not other wise digest turning them in to short chain fatty acids.
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∙ 8y agoit produces lactase which digests milk sugars
it facilitates the enzymatic cleavage of milk proteins such as casein into amino acids and ammonia
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What digestive juices do digestive system releases?
help the digestive system
How does the muscular system help the digestive system?
The digestive system has smooth muscle through out it, and they help move the food.
How does the digestive system help body cells?
how dose the digestive system help body cells
Do the protists in the digestive system of aminals harm them?
no they help the digestive system.
What are the health benefits of lactobacillus?
Lactobacillus is a type of bacteria that lives in the digestive and urinary systems. Lactobacillus is useful for treating digestive problems like diarrhea, colon inflammation, Crohn's disease, and some skin conditions like canker sores, and acne as well.
Can you take acetaminophen and lactobacillus acidophilus together?
Yes. Lactobacillus Acidophilus is a beneficial bacterium found in some dairy products, and in the Human digestive tract.
Does the respritory system help the digestive system in some way?
Yes, the respiratory system provides oxygen to the digestive system.
What does the peristalsis do in the digestive system?
Peristalsis keeps your food going down into the digestive system.
How does digestive system help you?
The digestive system processes food that is put into your body. The digestive system processes the food by breaking it down and absorbing the nutrients.
How does the respiratory help the digestive system?
Respiratory system provides O2 to digestive system which is essential for all cells and their working .
Names of good microbes?
Lactobacillus Acidophilus is the scientific name of a probiotic. These bacteria live in the digestive tract and help animals to break down food more efficiently.
What system helps the digestive system and how do they help?
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