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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of indigestion?

  • Excessive gas formation
  • Bloating of stomach
  • Dry mouth (correct)
  • Stomach pain

    • What is recommended for maintaining good health?

  • Consuming food quickly
  • Consuming high amounts of sugar
  • Eating a balanced diet (correct)
  • Avoiding all fats completely

    • Which eating habit is advised to avoid indigestion?

  • Overeat during meals
  • Lie down immediately after meals
  • Consume spicy foods frequently
  • Chew food well (correct)

    • What should be avoided to help prevent indigestion?

    <p>Consuming oily foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dietary practice can help in maintaining good general health?

    <p>Using clean utensils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutrient is primarily responsible for providing energy?

    <p>Carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct order of the five steps of nutrition in humans?

    <p>Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, Assimilation, Egestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is not part of the alimentary canal?

    <p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process occurs in the mouth during digestion?

    <p>Mastication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes egestion?

    <p>Removal of undigested food from the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The role of proteins in nutrition can be described as:

    <p>Acting as building blocks for growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of vitamins in the body?

    <p>Providing energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the digestive glands?

    <p>To assist the digestive process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of incisors in human dentition?

    <p>Biting and cutting food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does salivary amylase play in digestion?

    <p>Convert starch into sugars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the large intestine in the digestive system?

    <p>Absorbing water from undigested food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do wisdom teeth typically emerge?

    <p>18 years or later</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

    <p>Producing insulin and digestive enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of food is primarily digested in the stomach with the help of gastric juice?

    <p>Proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is not commonly associated with indigestion?

    <p>Increased appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two sets of teeth that humans develop in their lifetime?

    <p>Deciduous and permanent teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the digestive system connects the mouth to the stomach?

    <p>Oesophagus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism helps push the bolus of food into the stomach?

    <p>Peristalsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these statements is true regarding the small intestine?

    <p>It secretes digestive enzymes and absorbs nutrients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What substance does the liver produce to aid in fat digestion?

    <p>Bile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of saliva?

    <p>Absorbing nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for undigested food expelled from the body?

    <p>Egestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To maintain good health, it is important to eat a ______ diet.

    <p>balanced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Consuming large quantities of clean filtered ______ is vital for proper digestion.

    <p>water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Indigestion can be caused by overeating or eating too ______.

    <p>fast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Avoiding ______ foods is recommended to help prevent indigestion.

    <p>fried</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is essential to use ______ utensils to prevent food contamination.

    <p>clean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The five major nutrients in our food are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, and ______.

    <p>vitamins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Food is chewed by the teeth in the process known as ______.

    <p>mastication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first step of nutrition is ______, where food is taken into the body.

    <p>ingestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ is a long, muscular and coiled tube that forms part of the alimentary canal.

    <p>alimentary canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The part of the digestive system that absorbs digested food is known as ______.

    <p>absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of removing undigested food from the body is called ______.

    <p>egestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The digestive glands associated with the alimentary canal include the salivary glands, liver, and ______.

    <p>pancreas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During digestion, complex food is broken down into simpler molecules in the process called ______.

    <p>digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is important to eat properly cooked ______ food.

    <p>fresh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To avoid indigestion, it is advised to avoid eating too ______.

    <p>fast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A well-balanced diet should include adequate amounts of green ______ and vegetables.

    <p>salad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Consuming large quantities of clean filtered ______ is essential for hydration.

    <p>water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Regular eating habits can help prevent ______ issues.

    <p>digestive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The five major nutrients are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, and ______.

    <p>vitamins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process by which food is taken in by organisms is called ______.

    <p>ingestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ is a part of the digestive system that aids in the breakdown of food through muscle contractions.

    <p>alimentary canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The absorbed food is utilized by living cells in a process called ______.

    <p>assimilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ glands contribute to the digestive process by producing enzymes and other substances.

    <p>digestive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of taking up digested food by the body's cells is known as ______.

    <p>absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first organ of the digestive system, where ingestion occurs, is the ______.

    <p>mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of eliminating undigested food from the body is referred to as ______.

    <p>egestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The food mixed with saliva is called a ______.

    <p>bolus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ helps in tasting food due to the presence of taste buds.

    <p>tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The front four teeth in each jaw are called ______.

    <p>incisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Proteins are digested in the stomach by ______.

    <p>gastric juice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The semi-solid undigested food that passes into the rectum is known as ______.

    <p>faeces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wisdom teeth typically emerge around the age of ______.

    <p>eighteen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ is responsible for storing bile in the digestive system.

    <p>gall bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The main role of the large intestine is to absorb ______ from undigested food.

    <p>water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Salivary glands secrete a fluid called ______ to aid in digestion.

    <p>saliva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The tongue not only helps in mixing food, but also assists in ______.

    <p>swallowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Molars are primarily used for ______ and crushing food.

    <p>grinding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ connects the mouth to the stomach.

    <p>oesophagus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The type of food primarily digested in the small intestine includes carbohydrates and ______.

    <p>proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The presence of ______ in saliva helps in breaking down starch into sugars.

    <p>amylase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first set of teeth in a baby are called ______ teeth.

    <p>milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The stomach secretes ______ juice, which aids in digesting proteins.

    <p>gastric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ connects the mouth cavity with the stomach.

    <p>oesophagus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Saliva contains an enzyme called ______ that acts on starch.

    <p>amylase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In adults, each jaw contains ______ teeth.

    <p>16</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The large intestine absorbs ______ from undigested food.

    <p>water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The tongue helps us to ______ the food.

    <p>taste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The main function of molars is ______ and crushing food.

    <p>grinding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wisdom teeth generally appear at the age of ______.

    <p>eighteen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The liver secretes ______ juice to help in the digestion of fats.

    <p>bile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Excessive ______ formation can be a symptom of indigestion.

    <p>gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The semi-solid undigested food that passes into the rectum is known as ______.

    <p>faeces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Indigestion is also known as ______.

    <p>dyspepsia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The absorbed food materials like sugar and amino acids pass into the ______ system.

    <p>blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of eliminating undigested food through the anus is called ______.

    <p>egestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Indigestion can be caused by drinking too little alcohol.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Eating fried foods is recommended for maintaining good health.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chewing food well can aid in proper digestion.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Consuming a large quantity of clean, filtered water is important for digestion.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lying down soon after meals is recommended to avoid indigestion.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Carbohydrates are known to provide warmth to the body.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Egestion is the process of breaking down complex food into simpler absorbable molecules.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The small intestine is part of the alimentary canal.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vitamins are needed in large amounts for the proper functioning of the body.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of digestion begins in the mouth.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Proteins are primarily used by the body for energy storage.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Salivary glands are one of the digestive glands associated with the alimentary canal.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Absorption occurs in the stomach where digested food is taken up by cells.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary function of canines is to slice food into smaller pieces.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The small intestine is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption in the digestive system.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The liver is the smallest gland in the human body.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Saliva contains enzymes that aid in the digestion of proteins.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Humans develop a total of 20 milk teeth before their permanent teeth emerge.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Indigestion can be caused by smoking.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The oesophagus is primarily responsible for the digestion of food.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The stomach secretes hydrochloric acid to aid in killing germs in food.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Villi in the small intestine decrease the surface area for absorption.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The rectum is the last part of the digestive system where faeces are expelled.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Amylase is an enzyme that converts fats into fatty acids.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Egestion is the process of absorbing nutrients from digested food.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The stomach churns food and converts it into a liquid state called chyme.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wisdom teeth usually emerge in young childhood.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Excessive gas formation is a common symptom of indigestion.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does chewing food well play in digestion?

    <p>Chewing food well breaks it down into smaller pieces, which facilitates easier digestion and nutrient absorption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can overeating contribute to indigestion?

    <p>Overeating can overload the digestive system, leading to discomfort and symptoms like bloating and stomach pain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is drinking clean filtered water important for digestion?

    <p>Drinking clean filtered water aids in the digestion process by dissolving nutrients and making them easier to absorb.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of foods should be avoided to maintain good digestive health?

    <p>Fried, spicy, oily, and fatty foods should be avoided to reduce the risk of indigestion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the benefits of consuming adequate amounts of green vegetables and fruits?

    <p>Green vegetables and fruits provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that support overall digestive health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five major nutrients found in food?

    <p>Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, and vitamins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the process of assimilation in the context of nutrition.

    <p>Assimilation is the process by which absorbed food is utilized by living cells for growth and other bodily functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the mouth play in the digestive process?

    <p>The mouth is involved in ingestion and begins the digestion process through chewing and mixing food with saliva.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the two main parts of the digestive system.

    <p>The alimentary canal and the digestive glands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of vitamins in human nutrition?

    <p>Vitamins play a crucial role in protecting the body and aiding in its proper functioning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is egestion and why is it important?

    <p>Egestion is the process of removing undigested food from the body, which is important for maintaining health and preventing waste buildup.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the role of the small intestine in digestion.

    <p>The small intestine is responsible for the absorption of digested food into the bloodstream.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What functions do the salivary glands serve in digestion?

    <p>Salivary glands produce saliva, which moistens food and contains enzymes that start breaking down carbohydrates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do canines play in human digestion?

    <p>Canines are sharp teeth meant for tearing food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does salivary amylase contribute to the digestion process?

    <p>Salivary amylase breaks down starch into simple sugars.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the stomach in the digestive system?

    <p>The stomach churns food and secretes gastric juice to partially digest proteins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of villi in the small intestine?

    <p>Villi increase the surface area for the absorption of nutrients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the two sets of teeth that humans develop.

    <p>Humans develop milk teeth and permanent teeth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is chyme and where is it formed?

    <p>Chyme is a semi-solid paste formed in the stomach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the process of egestion.

    <p>Egestion is the elimination of undigested food through the anus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enzyme does the pancreas secrete to aid in digestion?

    <p>The pancreas secretes pancreatic amylase, trypsin, and lipase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do wisdom teeth typically emerge?

    <p>Wisdom teeth typically emerge around the age of 18 or later.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main functions of the large intestine?

    <p>The large intestine absorbs water and compacts undigested food into feces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does bile aid in digestion?

    <p>Bile helps in the digestion of fats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptoms are commonly associated with indigestion?

    <p>Common symptoms include stomach pain, bloating, and a burning sensation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to maintain good food habits?

    <p>Good food habits help ensure a balanced diet and overall health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the oesophagus in digestion?

    <p>The oesophagus connects the mouth to the stomach and transports food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nutrition and its Importance

    • Nutrients provide nourishment for growth and maintenance: carbohydrates (energy), fats (energy and warmth), proteins (building blocks), minerals (protection, small amounts), vitamins (protection, proper body functioning).
    • Nutrition is the process of obtaining and using food to sustain life.
    • This involves five stages: ingestion (taking in food), digestion (breaking down food), absorption (taking up digested food), assimilation (using food by cells), egestion (removing undigested food).

    The Human Digestive System: Organs and Functions

    • The digestive system consists of the alimentary canal (a long, muscular tube) and digestive glands.
    • Alimentary canal includes: mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, anus.
    • Digestive glands include: salivary glands, liver, pancreas.
    • In the mouth, food is chewed by teeth and mixed with saliva.
    • Saliva contains amylase, which starts digesting starch into maltose.
    • The tongue mixes food with saliva, pushes it down, and helps with taste and speech.
    • Teeth types: incisors (biting, cutting), canines (tearing), premolars (grinding, crushing), molars (grinding, crushing).
    • There are two sets of teeth: milk teeth and permanent teeth.
    • The esophagus transports food to the stomach through peristalsis.
    • The stomach churns food, converts it to semi-solid paste, and secretes gastric juice for partial protein digestion.
    • Gastric juice contains hydrochloric acid, which kills bacteria.
    • The small intestine is long and coiled, secreting intestinal juice for digesting all food types.
    • The small intestine absorbs digested food (glucose, amino acids, fatty acids) through villi.
    • Villi increase the surface area for absorption.
    • Absorbed sugar and amino acids enter the bloodstream, while fats enter lymph vessels.
    • The large intestine absorbs water from undigested food, forming feces.
    • Feces are expelled through the anus in egestion.
    • The liver secretes bile, stored in the gallbladder, to aid in fat digestion.
    • The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

    Digestion Process: Enzymes and Target Nutrients

    • Saliva (amylase) digests starch into sugars.
    • Gastric juice (pepsin) digests proteins into amino acids.
    • Pancreatic juice (amylase, trypsin, lipase) digests starch into maltose, proteins into peptides, and fats into fatty acids.
    • Intestinal juice digests partially digested proteins and carbohydrates into simple sugars and amino acids.

    Indigestion: Symptoms and Causes

    • Indigestion (dyspepsia): impaired digestion causing stomach discomfort and pain.
    • Symptoms: stomach pain, bloating, vomiting, burning sensation, excessive gas.
    • Causes: overeating, eating too fast, spicy/oily/fatty foods, lying down after meals, smoking, excessive alcohol.

    Healthy Food Habits

    • Eat a balanced diet considering age, health, and occupation.
    • Consume clean food protected from dust, flies, and mosquitoes.
    • Eat properly cooked fresh food.
    • Limit fried foods.
    • Use clean utensils.
    • Include green salads, vegetables, and fruits.
    • Consume easily digestible food.
    • Drink plenty of clean filtered water.
    • Chew food thoroughly.
    • Establish regular eating habits.

    Nutrition

    • Five major nutrients:
      • Carbohydrates provide energy (e.g., rice, sugar, potato)
      • Fats provide energy and warmth (e.g., oil, butter)
      • Proteins are building blocks for growth (e.g., eggs, meat, pulses, cheese)
      • Minerals protect the body in small amounts (e.g., calcium, iodine, sodium)
      • Vitamins protect the body and support proper function (e.g., Vitamin D, Vitamin K)

    Steps of Nutrition

    • Ingestion: Taking food into the body
    • Digestion: Breaking down complex food into simpler, absorbable molecules
    • Absorption: Taking up digested food by body cells
    • Assimilation: Using absorbed food for growth and other bodily functions
    • Egestion: Removing undigested food from the body

    Human Digestive System

    • Alimentary canal: Long, muscular, coiled tube from mouth to anus
      • Mouth: Contains tongue, teeth, salivary glands
        • Teeth types:
          • Incisors: Front teeth, flat, bite and cut food
          • Canines: Sharp teeth, tear food
          • Premolars: Behind canines, grind and crush food
          • Molars: Behind premolars, grind and crush food
        • Tongue: Mixes food with saliva, helps swallow, tastes food, aids in speech
        • Saliva: Contains amylase (ptyalin) enzyme to break down starch into maltose, kills germs in mouth
      • Oesophagus (gullet): Connects mouth to stomach, pushes food (bolus) down with peristalsis
      • Stomach: Muscular, J-shaped bag, churns and converts food into semi-solid paste
        • Secretes gastric juice (pepsin) to digest proteins and hydrochloric acid to kill germs
      • Small Intestine: Long, coiled tube, secretes intestinal juice to digest all food types
        • Absorbs digested nutrients (glucose, amino acids, fatty acids) using villi
        • Villi increase surface area for absorption
        • Absorbed sugar and amino acids go to bloodstream
        • Absorbed fats go to lymph vessels (lacteals)
        • Vitamins and minerals directly absorbed into intestinal walls
      • Large Intestine: Absorbs water from undigested food
        • Feces are formed and move to the rectum
      • Rectum: Last part of the large intestine, stores feces
      • Anus: Opening for eliminating feces from the body (egestion)

    Digestive Glands

    • Salivary glands: Produce saliva (amylase)
    • Liver: Largest gland, produces bile (stored in gallbladder) to digest fats
    • Pancreas: Secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels

    Digestion Summary

    • Mouth (saliva): Starch -> Sugars
    • Stomach (gastric juice): Proteins -> Amino acids
    • Pancreas: Starch -> Maltose, Proteins -> Peptides, Fats -> Fatty acids
    • Small Intestine (intestinal juice): Further digests proteins and carbohydrates into simple sugars, amino acids, etc

    Indigestion (Dyspepsia)

    • Impaired digestion
    • Common symptoms: Stomach pain, bloating, vomiting, burning sensation, excessive gas
    • Causes: Overeating, fast eating, spicy/oily/fatty foods, lying down after meals, smoking, excessive alcohol

    Healthy Food Habits

    • Balanced diet based on age, health, occupation
    • Clean food, protected from dust, flies, mosquitoes
    • Fresh and properly cooked food
    • Limit fried food
    • Use clean utensils
    • Eat green salad, vegetables, fruits
    • Simple, digestible food
    • Plenty of clean, filtered water
    • Chew food thoroughly
    • Regular eating habits

    Nutrition and Nutrients

    • Nutrients: Components of food that nourish the body for growth and maintenance.
    • Five Major Nutrients:
      • Carbohydrates: Provide energy (e.g., rice, sugar, potato).
      • Fats: Provide energy and warmth (e.g., oil, butter).
      • Proteins: Building blocks for growth (e.g., eggs, meat, pulses, cheese).
      • Minerals: Protect the body and are needed in small amounts (e.g., calcium, iodine, sodium).
      • Vitamins: Protect the body and aid in proper function (e.g., Vitamin D, Vitamin K).
    • Nutrition: The process of obtaining and converting food to support life.

    Steps in Nutrition

    • Ingestion: Taking food into the body.
    • Digestion: Breaking down complex food into simple, absorbable molecules.
    • Absorption: Taking up digested food by body cells.
    • Assimilation: Utilizing absorbed food for growth and other purposes.
    • Egestion: Eliminating undigested food from the body.

    Human Digestive System: Organs and Functions

    • Alimentary Canal: Long, muscular tube running from mouth to anus.
      • Mouth: Contains the tongue, teeth, and salivary glands.
      • Oesophagus (Gullet): Connects the mouth to the stomach.
      • Stomach: Muscular, J-shaped bag where food is churned and partially digested.
      • Small Intestine: Long, coiled tube where most digestion occurs.
      • Large Intestine: Absorbs water from undigested food.
      • Anus: Opening where waste is expelled.
    • Digestive Glands:
      • Salivary glands: Secrete saliva, containing the enzyme amylase.
      • Liver: Produces bile, stored in the gallbladder.
      • Pancreas: Secretes insulin, which controls blood sugar levels.

    The Mouth: Teeth and Tongue

    • Teeth:
      • Incisors: 4 in each jaw, flat for cutting.
      • Canines: 2 in each jaw, sharp for tearing.
      • Premolars: 4 in each jaw, for grinding and crushing.
      • Molars: 6 in each jaw in adults, for grinding and crushing.
    • Tongue: Mixes food with saliva, aids in swallowing, tastes food, and helps with speech.

    Oesophagus:

    • Connects the mouth to the stomach.
    • Peristalsis: Muscular contractions that push food down the oesophagus.

    Stomach:

    • Churns food into a semi-solid paste (chyme).
    • Secretes gastric juice and hydrochloric acid:
      • Hydrochloric acid kills germs, activates gastric juice.
      • Gastric juice partially digests proteins.

    Small Intestine:

    • Secretes intestinal juice: completes the digestion of all foods.
    • Absorbs simple forms of food (e.g., glucose, amino acids) into the bloodstream.
    • Villi: Finger-like projections increasing surface area for absorption.

    Large Intestine:

    • Absorbs water from undigested food.
    • Wastes are formed and pass into the rectum.

    Liver and Pancreas:

    • Liver: Produces bile, stored in the gallbladder, helps in fat digestion.
    • Pancreas: Secretes insulin, which controls blood sugar levels in the blood.

    Digestion Summary

    • The digestive system breaks down food into simpler forms with the help of enzymes.

    Indigestion

    • Also known as dyspepsia: impaired digestion.
    • Symptoms:
      • Stomach pain
      • Bloating
      • Vomiting
      • Burning sensation
      • Excessive gas
    • Causes:
      • Overeating or eating quickly
      • Spicy, oily, or fatty foods
      • Lying down soon after meals
      • Smoking
      • Alcohol

    Healthy Food Habits

    • Balanced Diet: Consider age, health, and occupation.
    • Clean Food: Protect food from dust, flies, and mosquitoes.
    • Fresh Food: Cook and eat fresh foods.
    • Limit Fried Foods:
    • Clean Utensils:
    • Include Fruits and Vegetables: Green salad, green vegetables, and fruits.
    • Simple Digestible Food:
    • Hydration: Drink plenty of clean, filtered water.
    • Chew Thoroughly:
    • Regular Eating Habits:

    Five Major Nutrients

    • Carbohydrates: Provide energy (e.g., rice, sugar, potato)
    • Fats: Provide energy and warmth (e.g., oil, butter)
    • Proteins: Act as building blocks for growth (e.g., eggs, meat, pulses, cheese)
    • Minerals: Protect the body, required in small amounts (e.g., calcium, iodine, sodium)
    • Vitamins: Protect the body and aid in its proper functioning (e.g., Vitamin D, Vitamin K)

    Stages of Nutrition

    • Ingestion: Taking food into the body
    • Digestion: Breaking down complex food into simpler, absorbable molecules
    • Absorption: Digested food being taken up by body cells
    • Assimilation: Utilizing absorbed food for growth and other bodily functions
    • Egestion: Removing undigested food from the body

    Digestive System in Humans

    • Alimentary Canal: A long, muscular tube starting at the mouth and ending at the anus

      • Mouth: Contains tongue, teeth, and salivary glands. Ingestion occurs here.
      • Oesophagus (Gullet): Connects the mouth to the stomach and helps push food down through peristalsis.
      • Stomach: Muscular, J-shaped bag where food is churned into a semi-solid paste. Secretes gastric juice and hydrochloric acid.
      • Small Intestine: Long, coiled tube that secretes intestinal juice for digestion. Absorbs nutrients through villi.
      • Large Intestine: Absorbs water from undigested food; semi- solid waste (faeces) passes into the rectum.
      • Anus: Expels faeces from the body.

    • Digestive Glands:

      • Salivary Glands: Secrete saliva containing amylase (ptyalin), an enzyme that breaks down starch into maltose.
      • Liver: Largest gland in the body, secretes bile (stored in the gallbladder). Bile aids in fat digestion.
      • Pancreas: Secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

    Digestion in Humans

    • Mouth: Saliva (amylase) digests starch into sugars.
    • Stomach: Gastric juice (pepsin) partially digests proteins into amino acids.
    • Pancreas:
      • Pancreatic amylase breaks down starch into maltose.
      • Trypsin further digests proteins into peptides.
      • Lipase digests fats into fatty acids.
    • Small Intestine: Intestinal juice completes the digestion of proteins and carbohydrates, producing simple sugars, amino acids, etc.

    Indigestion (Dyspepsia)

    • Symptoms: Stomach pain, bloating, vomiting, burning sensation, excessive gas.
    • Causes: Overeating, eating too fast, spicy/oily/fatty foods, lying down after meals, smoking, excess alcohol consumption.

    Healthy Food Habits

    • Maintain a balanced diet based on age, health, and occupation.
    • Eat clean food protected from contaminants (dust, flies, mosquitoes).
    • Consume freshly cooked food.
    • Minimize fried foods.
    • Use clean utensils.
    • Include green salad, vegetables, and fruits.
    • Choose easily digestible foods.
    • Drink plenty of clean filtered water.
    • Chew food thoroughly.
    • Establish regular eating habits.

    Nutrition

    • Nutrients are components of food that provide nourishment for growth and maintenance.
    • Five major nutrients:
      • Carbohydrates: provide energy (rice, sugar, potato)
      • Fats: provide energy and warmth (oil, butter)
      • Proteins: building blocks for growth (eggs, meat, pulses, cheese)
      • Minerals: protect the body, required in small amounts (calcium, iodine, sodium)
      • Vitamins: protect the body, essential for proper functioning (Vitamin D, Vitamin K)
    • Nutrition is the process by which organisms obtain or synthesize food for life.
    • Food is broken down into simple forms and utilized by cells through five steps:
      • Ingestion: taking in food
      • Digestion: breaking down complex food into simpler, absorbable molecules
      • Absorption: uptake of digested food by cells
      • Assimilation: utilization of absorbed food for growth and other purposes
      • Egestion: removal of undigested food from the body

    Digestive System in Humans: Organs and Functions

    • Digestive system consists of the alimentary canal and digestive glands.
    • Alimentary canal is a long, muscular tube starting from the mouth and ending at the anus.
      • Mouth: contains teeth, tongue, and salivary glands. Ingestion and initial digestion occur here.
      • Teeth:
        • Incisors: flat, used for biting and cutting food.
        • Canines: sharp, used for tearing food.
        • Premolars: used for grinding and crushing food.
        • Molars: used for grinding and crushing food.
      • Tongue: mixes food with saliva, pushes food down the alimentary canal, helps taste food, and assists with speech.
      • Salivary glands: secrete saliva, which contains amylase (ptyalin) for starch digestion, kills germs, and aids in swallowing.
      • Oesophagus (Gullet): connects the mouth to the stomach, has no digestive role, pushes food (bolus) into the stomach by peristalsis.
      • Stomach: muscular, J-shaped sac, churns and mixes food into semi-solid paste. Gastric juice and hydrochloric acid are secreted, killing germs, activating gastric juice, and partially digesting proteins.
      • Small Intestine: long, coiled tube, secretes intestinal juice for complete digestion. Absorbs digested food through finger-like projections called villi.
        • Absorbed glucose and amino acids enter the blood.
        • Absorbed fats enter the lymph vessels (lacteals).
        • Vitamins and minerals are directly absorbed in the intestinal walls.
      • Large Intestine: absorbs water from undigested food, forms faeces, and expels them through the anus (egestion).
    • Digestive glands:
      • Liver: largest gland, secretes bile stored in the gall bladder. Bile aids in fat digestion.
      • Pancreas: secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

    Digestion in Humans

    • Digestion is facilitated by digestive juices containing enzymes.
    • Mouth: Saliva (amylase) breaks down starch into sugars.
    • Stomach: Gastric juice (pepsin) breaks down proteins into amino acids.
    • Pancreas:
      • Pancreatic amylase breaks down starch into maltose.
      • Trypsin breaks down proteins into peptides.
      • Lipase breaks down fats into fatty acids.
    • Small Intestine: Intestinal juice completes digestion of partially processed proteins and carbohydrates, producing simple sugars, amino acids, etc.

    Indigestion and its Causes

    • Indigestion (dyspepsia): impaired digestion resulting in persistent discomfort and stomach pain.
    • Symptoms: stomach pain, bloating, vomiting, burning sensation, excessive gas.
    • Causes:
      • Overeating or eating too fast
      • Eating spicy, oily, or fatty foods
      • Lying down soon after meals
      • Smoking
      • Drinking too much alcohol

    Healthy Food Habits

    • Factors for good food habits: age, health, and occupation.
    • Key habits:
      • Eat a balanced diet.
      • Eat clean, protected food.
      • Consume properly cooked, fresh food.
      • Limit fried foods.
      • Use clean utensils.
      • Include green salad, vegetables, and fruits.
      • Eat simple, digestible food.
      • Drink plenty of clean, filtered water.
      • Chew food well.
      • Maintain regular eating habits.

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