ESSAY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Compiled course assignments English for Nursing
Lecturer : Mrs. Kurniati Devi Purnamasari, S.ST., M.Tr.Keb

Arranged by :

1. Elsa Sa’adatunnisa 1420122088

2. Afni Indriyani 1420122090
3. Melia Nur Fadila 1420122112
4. Ilham Ramadhan 1420122102
5. M. Tama Della Sasmita 1420122145
6. Regine Wiradifraja 1420122138

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

GALUH UNIVERSITY
2024
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
People are probably more aware of their digestive system than of any other system, not least
because of its frequent messages. Hunger, thirst, appetite, gas , and the frequency and nature
of bowel movements, are all issues affecting daily life.
Six Functions of the Digestive System:
1. Ingestion
2. Mechanicalprocessing
3. Digestion
4. Secretion
5. Absorption
6. Excretion
The digestive track
1. Ingestion
Occurs when materials enter digestive tract via the mouth
2. Mechanical Processing
Crushing and shearing makes materials easier to propel along digestive tract
3. Digestion
The chemical breakdown of food into small organic fragments for absorption by
digestive epithelium
4. Secretion
Is the release of water,acids,enzymes,buffers,and salt. By epithelium of digestive
track. By glandular organ
5. Absorption
Movement of organic substrates,electrolytes,vitamins,and water. Across digestive
epithelium tissue. Into the interstitial fluid of digestive track
6. Excretion
Removal of waste products from body fluids. Process called defecation removes feces
An introduction to the digestive system
The digestive track also called the gastrointestinal (GI) tract or alimentary canal. Is a
muscular tube,extend from our mouth to the anus,passes through the
pharynx,esophagus,stomach,and small and large intestines. The digestive system is one of the
most clearly defined in the body. It consist of a long passegeway,the disgetive tract and
associated glands. These include the liver and pancreas,which are connected to the main tract
by ducts or tubes and empty their products such a enzymes into the track,66