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Understanding the Digestive System: Functions, Organs, and Common Disorders

This chapter covers the essential functions of the digestive system, including digestion, absorption, and elimination. It explores the roles of various organs such as teeth, salivary glands, tongue, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, small intestine, and large intestine. Additionally, it addresses common digestive problems including indigestion, heartburn, gas, constipation, nausea, and diarrhea, as well as structural issues like gallstones, appendicitis, and more. Learn about healthy behaviors and the importance of digestive health.

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Understanding the Digestive System: Functions, Organs, and Common Disorders

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  1. Chapter 17 The Digestive System

  2. Lesson 1 • Functions of the Digestive System & What they do. • Digestion • Absorption • Elimination

  3. Lesson 1 • Teeth / Mastication • Salivary Glands • Tongue (3 Functions) • The EsphogausPeristalsis

  4. Lesson 1 • The StomachWhat does it digest? • Pancreas, Liver & GallbladderBile • The Small IntestineHow long? What is absorbed here? • The Large IntestineDiameter? Length? What’s absorbed?

  5. Lesson 2 • 3 Healthy Behaviors • Problems of the Digestion system.IndigestionHeartburnGasConstipationNauseaDiarrhea

  6. Structional Problems • Gallstones • Appendicitis • Gastritis • Lactose Intolerance • Peptic Ulcer

  7. YUK! • Cirrhosis • Crohn’s Disease • Colon Cancer • Colitis • Hemorrhoids • Tooth Decay

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