Digestive System
Concept: Functions of the Digestive System
The digestive system of the human body consists of many organs and glands. Each of them has a specific set of functions that aid in the process of digestion.
Digestion is how the food we eat is broken down into simpler forms inside our bodies.The different organs and glands of the digestive system and their roles are described below.
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Oral cavity:
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Salivary glands:
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Oesophagus/Food pipe:
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Stomach:
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Liver:
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Gall bladder:
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Small intestine:
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Pancreas:
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Large intestine:
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Anus:
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New Words
Absorption : The process by which any substance is taken in.
Secretion : The process by which any substance is discharged inside our body.
Starchy foods: Foods like bread, pasta, rice, cereals are called starchy foods.
Did You Know?
- Apart from being a vital organ of the digestive system, the liver also helps purify the blood.
- Animals like cows, deer, and giraffes have stomachs with four chambers to digest the plant-based foods they eat.
- The entire process of digestion takes 2-6 hours to complete.