@drsermedmezher: If Your Food shot a Video, What Would it Look Like? #digestion Digestion is a complex and crucial process that our bodies undergo to break down the food we eat into nutrients that can be absorbed and used for energy and growth. It occurs in several stages, each with specific functions. Here's an overview of the stages of digestion: Ingestion: Digestion begins in the mouth, where food is ingested and broken down into smaller pieces through chewing and the mixing action of saliva. Mechanical Digestion: The food moves to the stomach, where it is further broken down through mechanical digestion. The stomach's muscles churn and mix the food with gastric juices, forming a semi-liquid mixture called chyme. Chemical Digestion: In the stomach, gastric juices containing hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes break down proteins into smaller molecules. Meanwhile, the liver produces bile, stored in the gallbladder, which is released into the small intestine to help digest fats. Absorption: Most of the digestion and nutrient absorption occur in the small intestine. Here, the chyme is mixed with pancreatic enzymes and bile to break down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into their simplest forms: glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids. These nutrients are then absorbed through the walls of the small intestine into the bloodstream. Nutrient Transport: The absorbed nutrients are transported via the bloodstream to various cells and tissues throughout the body, where they are used for energy, growth, and repair. Fermentation: In the large intestine, remaining undigested materials and fibers are fermented by gut bacteria, producing gases and short-chain fatty acids. Elimination: Finally, the indigestible and waste products, along with excess water, are formed into feces in the colon and eliminated through the rectum and anus. These stages of digestion are essential for providing our bodies with the energy and nutrients needed for overall health and well-being. Proper digestion ensures that we can efficiently extract nutrients from the food we consume. #Digestion #DigestiveSystem #NutrientAbsorption #GastrointestinalHealth #StomachDigestion #SmallIntestine #LargeIntestine #BileProduction #PancreaticEnzymes #NutrientTransport #Metabolism #Fermentation #GutHealth #GastricJuices #FoodProcessing #NutrientAssimilation #BodyNutrition #DigestiveWellness #HealthAndWellness #NutritionKnowledge #FoodScience #doctor #medicine #interesting #healthcare #fyp #fypシ

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