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System
Digestive
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System
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Contents:
Anatomy of the
Digestive System
Physiology of the
Digestive System
Enzymes and
Digestion
Anatomy
of the
Digestive
System
Oral cavity
Food begins its journey through the digestive system
in the mouth, also known as the oral cavity. Inside
the mouth are many accessory organs that aid in the
digestion of foodthe tongue, teeth, and salivary
glands. Teeth chop food into small pieces, which are
moistened by saliva before the tongue and other
muscles push the food into the pharynx.
Teeth:
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Functions
of the
Digestive
System
Diseases
of the
Digestive
System
2. Mumps
A) Mumps is an acute viral infection of the
parotid glands (Parotitis)
B) The mumps virus belongs to the
paramyxovirus family
1) RNA virus
C) Humans are the only source of the
virus
C) Typhoid Fever
1) Caused by Salmonella typhi
2) Fecal-oral route of transmission;
attacks the small intestine
3) Humans are the only reservoir for S.
typhi
4) Symptoms include high fever (103104o), malaise, stomach pains, loss of
appetite and in some cases a rash
develops
oints to Remember
Digestion is important for breaking
down food into nutrients, which the
body uses for energy, growth, and
cell repair.
Digestion works by moving food
through the gastrointestinal (GI)
tract.
Digestion begins in the mouth with
Rahul
Malik
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