From dcf20e1cb507889d8502b9b20d18776323878967 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: zleyyij <75810274+zleyyij@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:36:23 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] vault backup: 2024-09-24 12:36:23 --- education/nutrition/Digestive System.md | 21 +++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+) create mode 100644 education/nutrition/Digestive System.md diff --git a/education/nutrition/Digestive System.md b/education/nutrition/Digestive System.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..941b6a4 --- /dev/null +++ b/education/nutrition/Digestive System.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +The primary roles of the digestive system are: +- breakdown of food into nutrients +- absorption of nutrients +- elimination of solid waste products +Digestion is the process of breaking down large food molecules into nutrients that the body can use +Absorption is the uptake and removal of nutrients from the digestive tract. +- The digestive tract is also called the gastrointestinal tract (GI), alimentary canal, or gut +# The GI tract +## Order +1. Mouth +2. Esophagus* +3. Stomach* +4. Small intestine (DJI) + 1. Duodenum + 2. Jejunum + 3. ileum* +5. Large intestine +6. Rectum +7. Anus + +## S \ No newline at end of file