Digestive Mastery: The Human Digestive System and Its Process
by Yuvi K - December 16, 2023
Digestive Mastery: The Human Digestive System and Its Process
The human digestive system is a complex organ system that is essential for the proper functioning of the body. It processes the food we consume and breaks it down into nutrients the body can absorb and use. The digestive system is made up of several organs that, when working properly, can process food efficiently and effectively.
Organs of The Digestive System
The digestive system is made up of several organs, starting with the mouth, which is involved in the first steps of digestion. There are two main sub-systems within the digestive system, the alimentary tract and the accessory organs (अतिरिक्त गुण (atirikt gun)). The alimentary tract includes the esophagus (रोहता (rohata)), stomach, small intestines (छोटे आंतों (chote aantoh)), large intestines (बड़े आंतों (bade aantoh)), rectum, and anus. The accessory organs include the liver, gall bladder (पेट का ठोस (pet ka thos)), and pancreas.
The Digestive Process
The digestive process begins with chewing. This breaks the food into smaller pieces, allowing it to be more easily digested. The chewed food is then swallowed and transferred to the esophagus (रोहता (rohata)), which carries it to the stomach. The stomach is a thick muscular bag that churns (चरना (churna)) and digests the food with the help of Hydrochloric acid (हाइड्रोक्लोरिक एसिड(hydrochloric acid)) and an enzyme called pepsin. The digested food is then transported to the small intestine for further digestion and absorption of the nutrients.
The small intestine is made up of three sections: the duodenum (ड्यूओडेनम (duodenum)), jejunum (जेजूनम (jejunum)) , and the ileum (आयलियम (ayliyam)). Here, the digested food is mixed with digestive enzymes from the pancreas (पेंस्रैस (pensrais)), bile (शरीर का गुण (sharir ka gun)) from the liver and gallbladder, and additional hydrochloric acid from the stomach. This combination of fluids helps to further break down the food, allowing the nutrition to be absorbed into the bloodstream.
The food that is not digested is then moved to the large intestine (बड़े आंतों (bade aantoh)), where it is stored. The large intestine absorbs water and minerals from the food and passes the undigested food (which is now called “feces” (खासून (khasun))) to the rectum for storage until it is passed out of the body through the anus.
The Role of the Digestive System
The digestive system plays an essential role in keeping the human body healthy and functioning properly. It enables us to absorb all of the nutrients and energy we need to stay healthy and active. It also helps to eliminate any potential toxins and waste products from the body. By breaking down the food we consume, the digestive system gives the body the nutrition it needs to stay healthy.
Conclusion
The human digestive system is a complex organ system that is essential for the proper functioning of the body. It processes the food we consume and breaks it down into nutrients the body can absorb and use. The digestive system is made up of several organs that, when working properly, can process food efficiently and effectively. The digestive system plays a vital role in keeping the human body healthy and functioning properly, and it is important to ensure that it is functioning optimally.
