GENERAL HISTOLOGY

OESOPHAGUS STOMACH

BODY OF STOMACH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The stomach, liver, intestines, and pancreas are all organs in the same body system. What is the main function of the stomach?
A
Breaking down food nutrients
B
Pumping blood through the body
C
Controlling muscle movement
D
Fighting the body’s diseases
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is a long, twisting tube that starts at the mouth and goes through the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and anus. The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats and proteins.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pancreas produces digestive enzymes that help break down proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Liver. The liver produces bile, a solution that helps you digest fats.

Detailed explanation-3: -The gastrointestinal 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.

Detailed explanation-4: -sensory analysis of food material before swallowing. mechanical processing via the action of the teeth, tongue, and palatal surfaces. lubrication by mixing food material with mucus and salivary gland secretion. limited digestion of carbohydrates and lipids.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ingestion. The first activity of the digestive system is to take in food through the mouth. Mechanical Digestion. Chemical Digestion. Movements. Absorption. Elimination.

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