The digestive system converts food into nutrients through a multi-step process. Food is broken down in the mouth, esophagus, and stomach through chewing, digestion, and acids. The stomach further breaks down food into a liquid or paste before entering the small intestine, where nutrients are absorbed with help from the pancreas, liver and gallbladder. Remaining waste is stored and broken down further in the large intestine before leaving the body.
The digestive system converts food into nutrients through a multi-step process. Food is broken down in the mouth, esophagus, and stomach through chewing, digestion, and acids. The stomach further breaks down food into a liquid or paste before entering the small intestine, where nutrients are absorbed with help from the pancreas, liver and gallbladder. Remaining waste is stored and broken down further in the large intestine before leaving the body.
The digestive system converts food into nutrients through a multi-step process. Food is broken down in the mouth, esophagus, and stomach through chewing, digestion, and acids. The stomach further breaks down food into a liquid or paste before entering the small intestine, where nutrients are absorbed with help from the pancreas, liver and gallbladder. Remaining waste is stored and broken down further in the large intestine before leaving the body.
The digestive system is designed to convert the food we eat into nutrients which is used by the body for energy, repairing worn out cells and growth.
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