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Digestive System

Digestive System is the category for questions regarding the breakdown and absorption of food-stuffs in our alimentary canal. Questions about the stomach and intestines can be included in this category.

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How does the stomach decontaminate food?

The stomach releases enzymes that kill bacteria in food and balance pH. The stomach also breaks down and digests food.

What is the similarities between mechanical and chemical digestion?

They both break down food. Mechanical digestion literally breaks it down by grinding it. Whereas chemical digestion uses amylase (saliva that contains an enzyme) To break down the foods from starch to simple sugars.

Functions of a liver?

The liver has many functions. Some of the functions are: to produce substances that break down fats, convert glucose to glycogen, produce urea (the main substance of urine), make certain amino acids (the building blocks of proteins), filter harmful substances from the blood (such as alcohol), storage of vitamins and minerals (vitamins A, D, K and B12) and maintain a proper level or glucose in the blood. The liver is also responsible for producing cholesterol. It produces about 80% of the cholesterol in your body.

An essential recycled substance in the digestive process?

what is the essential recycled substance in the digestive process?

Does it help to be fat if you are in a survival situation?

It depends. If certain starvation is the only worry, additional stored resources may come into play. But being in better physical condition is always a plus in almost any emergency. Being in great physical shape can also boost one's confidence and morale. Being overweight can hinder one in going to seek out help or doing necessary survival chores such as building shelter and securing any other basic needs. Obese individuals may certainly be at greater risk for heart attacks. - RA

Could you live without your stomach?

Surprisingly, yes, you can live without your stomach. In cases like stomach cancer, severe ulcers, and the like, all or a large part of the stomach may need to be removed. During such a gastrectomy, the esophagus is connected to the small intestine. Eventually, your system adapts, although you are probably going to have to adjust your diet.

You have food stuck behind your uvela help?

Try drinking alot of water or any other drink.That should get the food off.

Is it necessary to do endoscopy for nausea?

Yes because if you have a serious problem like nausea you should get endoscopy i have!!

Does a crab have a digestive system?

Yes. Crabs have a mouth which leads to an esophagus which then leads to a stomach and on to an intestine and out through an anus.

What is the relation between the digestive system and the respiratory system?

the digestive system is obliviously for breaking and digesting food whereas the respiratory system is for breathing

How do the products of digestion get in from the small intestine to the cells in the rest of the body?

Nutrients and other chemicals get absorbed through the lining in the intestines; they are then transported to the rest of the body through the blood system.

What part of the food is not digested?

Cellulose fiber is not digested by the human digestive system, but also bear in mind that digestion does not work with 100% efficiency, so even nutrients that we digest are not completely digested. Anything not digested will, in due course, be eliminated in the form of a bowel movement.

Can you take food into Europe?

Food may be taken into Europe, depending on if you are traveling outside or within the European Union. Some foods that may be brought within the European Union are meat, dairy, fruit, vegetables and other animal product. Foods that are allowed outside of the European Union are 2 kilograms of fruits or vegetables except potatoes.

What is the longest part of the horse's digestive system?

the worlds larges horse private part is 8 feet long and my other answer is who nows the answer we don't stare at that and if we do that's discusting

Which systems work together to provide the bodys cells with oxygen?

The circulatory system and respiratory system work together to provide the body's cells with oxygen and to carry away the carbon dioxide that cells generate as respiratory waste. The respiratory system gets air into lungs and in the small air sacs were oxygen is transported into the blood, and the circulatory system carries the oxygen in the red blood cells and delivers it to cells in need of oxygen. The oxygen is stored in the hemoglobin in the blood, and the blood is pumped around the bodily organs by the heart, releasing oxygen at the organs.

What support does the digestive system provide for cells?

Cells get a lot of energy from food. But the food you eat is not needed by cells.