The body needs food for fuel, energy, growth, and repair. The digestive process breaks down food into a form the body can absorb and use for fuel. The broken-down food gets absorbed into the bloodstream from the small intestine, and the nutrients are carried to the cells throughout the body. Understanding how the organs work together to digest food can help with health goals and overall health.
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The organs of the digestive system are the following:
The digestive process starts with the anticipation of eating, stimulating the glands in the mouth to produce saliva. The digestive systemβs primary functions include:
The digestive system converts food into its simplest forms, which include:
Proper digestion extracts nutrients from food and liquids to maintain health and function properly. Nutrients include:
The liver has several different roles that include:
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