10 Interesting Fact About The Human Digestive System

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• The human digestive system consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus.
• The food that is eaten must be broken down into smaller molecules so that it can be absorbed by the body.
• Enzymes in the mouth and stomach help in the process of digestion of food.
• The small intestine has a length of about 6 meters to provide enough time for food to digest.
• Many bacteria live in the large intestine and help in the process of digestion and production of vitamins.
• The food we eat can affect our mood because the balance of bacteria in the intestine can affect the production of serotonin.
• There are special cells in the stomach that produce very strong hydrochloric acid to help digest food.
• In adults, the large intestine has a length of about 1.5 meters and a diameter of about 6 cm.
• Stool consists of remnants of food that is not digested, water, and bacteria.
• When we eat, our bodies also produce saliva to help digest food.