SYNTHESIS OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

When I was a kid, I used to think that if I eat an entire fruit seed, a
tree will sprout inside of me. I figured it would develop similarly to how it
does in our backyard. Because I worry that a tree will sprout inside of me, I
am always cautious whenever eating fruits with seeds. Looking back, I
realize that in addition to thinking I was weird, I was also genuinely curious
about my body, particularly my digestive tract. Thankfully, I have a solid
understanding of how our food is digested today.
The digestive system consists of the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus,
stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and large intestines
which all work together to digest our food. Even before a bit is taken the
digestive system begins. When we see, smell, or even think about food a
brain reflex is triggered in which it sends impulses to the nerves that control
the salivary glands (Steven Dowshen).
The digestive system accomplishes five jobs. Food is manually
processed, then there is secretion, digestion, absorption, and finally
excretion.
Food initially enters the mouth. To lubricate and moisten food, the
three salivary glands in the mouth create saliva that contains enzymes that
break down polysaccharides. Food then passes into the pharynx. By
constricting, the pharynx transports food into the esophagus. The
gallbladder stores bile, which the liver then secretes for use in the
metabolism of proteins. Gastric fluids combine with food after it reaches the
stomach to kill any bacteria.
The small intestine then begins to function in three stages. Bile
secretions from the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas are sent to the first
section, often known as the duodenum. The jejunum digests and
assimilates nutrients in the second phase. Finally, the ilium transports
unabsorbed material to the large intestine while also absorbing certain
nutrients. I discovered that the big intestine and colon are the same thing.
By absorbing mineral ions, the undigested material is held and
concentrated in the colon. The rectum and anus are located near the end of
the GI tract, where distention induces the production of feces and the feces
are then evacuated by the anus.
That is also how our digestive system functions. Now that I'm older, I
completely comprehend how the human body functions. In conclusion,
since our bodies undergo a process in response to the food we ingest
through our mouths, it will be difficult for a tree to grow inside of us.