DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

• The mouth is the starting point of the digestive system.
• The small intestine is a long, narrow tube.
• The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.
• The large intestine, also known as the colon, absorbs water and electrolytes from the remaining food waste.
• The stomach is a muscular sac that mixes and grinds food with stomach acid and enzymes.
• The anus is the opening at the far end of the digestive tract.
• The Digestive System is a complex system of organs and tissues that work together to break down food into nutrients that can be absorbed and used by the body
• When a person ingests food, their body must break it down into smaller particles through mechanical digestion.
• Digestive enzymes are proteins that our body makes to break down food and aid digestion.
• Digestion is the process of using the nutrients found in food to give your body energy, help it grow and perform vital functions.
• The process occurs throughout the gastrointestinal tract and has two main forms: mechanical and chemical.