HUMAN DIGESTIVE SYSTEM - TOPIC

HUMAN DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
The digestive system includes the mouth, pharynx (throat),
esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and
anus. It also includes the salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and
pancreas, which make digestive juices and enzymes that help the
body digest food and liquids


 MAJOR ORGANS
The main organs that make up the digestive system (in order of their
function) are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large
intestine, rectum and anus. Helping them along the way are the
pancreas, gall bladder and liver. Here's how these organs work
together in your digestive system
 STAGES OF DIGESTION
Digestive Processes

The processes of digestion include six activities: ingestion, propulsion,
mechanical or physical digestion, chemical digestion, absorption, and
defecation. The first of these processes, ingestion, refers to the entry
of food into the alimentary canal through the mouth.
 PATHWAY
gastrointestinal tract, also called digestive tract or alimentary canal,
pathway by which food enters the body and solid wastes are expelled.
The gastrointestinal tract includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus,
stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus.
 TYPES OF DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
There are four basic types of digestive systems: monogastric, avian,
rumi- nant, and pseudo-ruminant. A monogastric digestive system has