10 Interesting Fact About The science behind the human digestive system

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• The human digestive system consists of a long digestive tract, ranging from the mouth to the anus.
• Human digestive system has the ability to digest various types of food and absorb the nutrients needed by the body.
• Enzymes produced by the digestive tract break down food that enters the smaller parts.
• The small intestine serves to absorb the nutrients needed by the body.
• The large intestine works to collect food remnants that are not absorbed by the body.
• Pancreas is an organ that functions to produce enzymes that digest food.
• The liver also plays an important role in digestion, because it produces bile that contributes to fat digestion.
• Bile ducts increase fat digestion by producing bile which is secreted into the small intestine.
• The human digestive system also produces a chemical called stomach acid to help in digestion.
• The human digestive system can also absorb the vitamins and minerals the body needs.