Question

What does digestive system consist of?

Answer 1

The digestive system:

1. The digestive system is made up of the gastrointestinal tract, often known as the alimentary canal, and its accompanying glands.
2. Digestion is the process of breaking down food into smaller and smaller components so that it may be absorbed and digested by the body.
3. The alimentary canal, often known as the GI tract, is made up of the mouth, throat, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus.
4. The mouth is the first part of the digestive tract. As soon as we take the first bite of a meal, digestion begins.
5. The oesophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat with the stomach.
6. The oesophagus transports food to the stomach through a sequence of contractions known as peristalsis.
7. The stomach is a muscular organ with sac-like walls.
8. It serves as a mixer and grinder as well as a container for food.
9. The stomach secretes acid and strong enzymes that aid in the digestion of meals.
10. The small intestine continues the process of breaking down food by employing pancreatic enzymes and bile from the liver.