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Digestive system map by Giselle gaona p6 - Coggle Diagram
Digestive system map by Giselle gaona p6
major functions
Digestion : breaking down food into smaller particles
absorption: nutrients get absorbed into the body
Major organs
mouth
esophagus
stomach with acid
anus
large intestine
rectum
small intestine
Digestive enzymes:
Amylase: it helps break down large starch molecules
pepsin: helps break down proteins into amino acids
trypsin:produced in pancreas
pancreatic lipase:its used to break apart fats
digestion and absorption:
digestion and absorption occur in the digestive tract
after the nutrients are absorbed
the cells are used to help the metabolisms
Layers of the GI tract
mouth: has salivary glands
esophagus: long tube from mouth to stomach
stomach with acid to break down food
small intestine : its very long but small
large intestine: its thicker but very short
rectum
anus : release of waste from all the body
Disorders of the digestive system:
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) and Gastritis
stomach flu
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)