The Digestive System

Sweet in the Mouth and Bitter in the Stomach

The system by which ingested food is acted upon by physical and chemical means to provide the body with absorbable nutrients and to excrete waste products

The digestive system includes the salivary glands, mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small intestine, colon, and rectum

Definition

Is digestion and absorption. Digestion is the breakdown of food into small molecules, which are then absorbed into the body. The digestive system is divided into two major parts: The digestive tract (alimentary canal) is a

continuous tube with two openings: the mouth and the anus. It includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Food passing through the internal cavity, or lumen, of the digestive tract does not technically enter the body until it is absorbed through the walls of the digestive tract and passes into blood or lymphatic vessels.

Function of the Digestive System

Accessory organs include the teeth and tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

7 Processes In Digestion- Ingestion - Eat Propulsion - Movement along digestive tract Secretion of digestive enzymes and other substances

liquefies, adjusts the pH of, and chemically breaks down the food.

Mechanical digestion -This process begins with the chewing of food and continues with the muscular churning of the stomach.

Chemical digestion- is the process of chemically breaking down food into simpler molecules. The process is carried out by enzymes in the stomach and small intestines.

Absorption- Absorption is the entrance of the digested food (now called nutrients) into the body.

Defecation- is the process of eliminating undigested material through the anus.

Organs of the

Digestive System

The stomach has a controlling power upon the health of the entire body

Those who are excited, anxious, or in a hurry, cannot supply the necessary gastric juice

Thorough mastication is a benefit both to the teeth and the stomach

Immediately after eating there is a strong draught upon the nervous energy. The brain force is called into active exercise to assist the stomach; therefore, when the mind or body is taxed heavily after eating, the process of digestion is hindered.

Facts to Digest

Many are willingly ignorant of their own structure. They lead their children in the same path of selfish indulgence which they have followed, causing them to suffer the penalty of the transgression of nature's laws

Food should not be washed down; no drink is needed with meals.

Soups, puddings, and other articles of the kind are often eaten too hot

All mixed and complicated foods are injurious to the health

Clothing- Compressed organs hinder digestion

Facts to Digest

Ulcers damage the lining of the stomach because of bacterial infections

Acid Reflux/ Heartburn or acid indigestion results in stomach acid backing up into the esophagus to create a burning sensation or sour taste in the mouth

Irritable Bowel Syndrome affects the muscles in the intestines

Diverticulitis this disease occurs when pouches in the large intestine become infected and inflamed

Diseases that affect the DS

Starvation is not fasting The stomach must have

its regular periods for labor and rest

Meals should be eaten on Time

Pure, fresh air . . . excites the appetite, renders the digestion of food more perfect, and induces sound, sweet sleep.

Healthful Tips

Bathing helps the bowels, stomach, and liver, giving energy and new life to each

At meal-time cast off all care and taxing thought. Do not be hurried, but eat slowly and with cheerfulness, your heart filled with gratitude to God for all his blessings

We are living in the most solemn period of this world’s history. We need to be guided by the Spirit of truth. Every follower of Christ should earnestly inquire: “Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do?” We need to humble ourselves before the Lord, with fasting and prayer

Maintain a Healthy DS

Fast do not Starve Moreover when ye fast, be not, as

the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;

That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.

Healthful Living Chap 25- Organs of Digestion

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