Digestive in Human Beings

 Digestive System in Human Beings

Schematic representation of digestive system in human body

1. Mouth

The process of digestion of food begins in the mouth or buccal cavity. When Food is chewed, saliva starts digesting carbohydrates.

2. Esophagus

The esophagus is also called the food pipe. Muscles, in process called peristalsis, push the food down into your stomach.

3.Stomach

 It is a J-shaped large muscular organ which lies on the left side of the abdomen. Everything is blended with juices, Hydrochloric acid kills bacteria. Enzymes break down proteins.

4. Liver

Liver is the largest gland of the body. It is reddish brown in colour. A green liquid called bile, which is stored in your liver is secreted to break down fats.

5.Pancreas

It is the second largest gland in our body. Many kinds of digestive enzymes are made here.

6.Small Intestine

The small intestine is the longest part of the alimentary canal. Food is mixed with bile from your liver and juices from your to be sent back to your processing.

7. Large Intestine

Indigestible food and water are processed stored and dispersed.

8.Anus

Solid waste passes from the rectum in order to leave your body.