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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 do antacids work?

Antacids work by neutralizing acid and coating the stomach. Antacids should be taken 1 hour after meals or when gastro esophageal reflux disease symptoms occur. Liquid antacids usually work faster than tablets or chewable. Antacids are useful because they relieve symptoms rapidly. But relief is only temporary. Over-the-counter antacids do not prevent symptoms from returning or rarely allow an injured esophagus to heal.

What do you do when you cant go to the bathroom?

If at school, raise your hand (or follow whatever rule your teacher has set). If in church, a meeting, or other group, politely excuse yourself. You do not need to say why you need to leave; just say you'll be back in a minute.

Why do your burps taste like rubber cement?

It smells like that because your food is being digested and when you burp, your stomach acid (that has broken down other foods) lets the smell out.

And it doesn't only smell like rotten eggs.

It's like when you let out gas.

What is an oesaphagus?

your oessaphagus is the tube that brings your food from your mouth to your stomach

Why is it important to digest food?

It's a non-digestible carbohydrate for humans that keeps us regular. It adds bulk to the stool and is a type on insoluble fiber. By this action it reduces chance of many gastrointestinal diseases. It also slows down digestion in your stomach and gives you a full feeling longer. Also slows down digestible carbohydrate absorption and regulates blood sugar.

A lot of benefits, way too many to get into, so do your research.

How does a mouse's digestive system work?

The same way all mammals do. It first uses saliva to start breaking down food and hydrochloric acid to finish the job.

Is yakult good for you?

It's very high in sugar, which is bad for you, but it is probiotic, which is good for your digestive system. There is Yakult Light in other countries, but it is not available in the US yet.

Which part of digestive canal is involved in absorption of food?

The small intestine, specifically the jejunum is where most of the absorption occur.

What are the last 15 cm of the digestive tract?

The section that you are referring to is called the rectum, the final holding place for feces.

Is coughing related to having acid reflux?

it could, as sometimes when the acid comes up from the stomach into their mouths, sometimes hurting their throat.

It is much like when you throw up, your throat hurts afterwards. So yes it could sometimes cause a cough.

Why amylase begins the digestion of fat?

No, amylase hydrolyzes amylose, a carbohydrate.

Why isn't fiber digested?

Digestion in body takes place with the help of some speical compounds known as enzymes and by some digestive juices. Fibers are not digestible in human as they did not contian any enzyme to digest it as compare to Rumen

What is the responsibility of liver in aiding digestion?

The digestive system has various parts each with its function. Producing bile is the main purpose of liver. The bile emulsifies fats to aid digestion in the small intestine.