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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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Why is cheese hard to digest?

Cheese is not always hard to digest and some people digest it quite easily, however, there are two possible problems relating to cheese. First of all, since it is made from milk, some cheeses contain large amounts of the milk sugar lactose, and many people have trouble digesting lactose (a condition called lactose intolerance). Second, cheese also contains a protein which has the effect of binding, or hardening fecal matter while it is in the large intestine, which can result in constipation.

What are all the organs in your gut?

Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, Kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Go PLL Fans

What are the glands near the mouth that release amylase?

The salivary glands are the glands near the mouth that release amylase. This enzyme helps to break down starch in the mouth, starting the chemical digestion process.

What nerves run through the walls of the digestive system?

The myenteric plexus (Auerbach plexus) and the submucosal plexus (Meissner plexus). Together, they are collectively known as the Intramural plexus.

Diseases in which bile salts appear in urine?

If you think too much bile salts appear in the urine, if you're an a s s h o l e, then probably no bile salts will be there

Is it okay to drink coffee after eating fruits?

i dont think so.... fruits mostly contain vitamin c and we should should not take milk products after consumin vitamin c.

You may get vitiligo too

What is the difference between chemical and mechanical digestion?

Medical digestion is the physical process of breaking down food

Chemical digestion is the process of breaking down food by chemical enzyme.

What are the functions of rugae in the human body?

Rugae are present in some organs of the human body, and enhance the functions of these organs:

gastric system:

gallbladder;

small intestine;

stomach;

hard palate;

scrotum;

skin, feet, hands, and fingers

urinary bladder;

vagina.

These ridges or folds, increase the elasticity, traction, and surface areas of the organ walls, enabling the organ to exist in minimal space, while retaining an enhanced capacity to extend, or expand, and contract, for functional purposes.

What is peristalsis?

Peristalsis is a distinctive pattern of smooth muscle contractions that propels food through the esophagus and intestines.
radially symmetrical contraction and relaxation of muscles which propagates in a wave down a muscular tube, in an anterograde fashion.

What are the main Organs of ECOWAS?

they are stomach, liver, small and large intestine

How does poop happen?

Food is digested and waste products are collected until the nerves in the rectum signal the need for elimination. The anal muscles relax and waste is expelled. Then they poop.

How long does it take to digest carbohydrates to digest?

There is no exact or direct answer to the question of how long does it take to carbohydrates to digest. There could be variations depending of the type of food we are talking about. Traditionally, there is the distinction between simple and complex carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates, like those contained by white bread and sugary foods are digested quickly, whereas complex carbs, as whole grain bread can take much longer to digest. This is because of the fiber content in the later, which make them better for digestion and intestinal health.

What is the relationship between digestion and enzymes?

Enzymes aid in the break down the large molecules of food products into small ones that are able to be digested (absorbed) by the intestines.

What are rugae and plicae?

a plicae is a fold of the skin whereas a rugae is an expandable fold of an internal organ e.g stomach