Food Journey Through the Body.
The oesophagus leads to the stomach.
The stomach can hold 2- 4 Litres of fluid - it so big because it evolved to protect us from scavengers (Wolves ect)
It holds acid, which digests the food - called gastric juice
The PH of the acid is 1-2
Small Intestine
Lies between the stomach and large intestine
Lipids (fat) have been broken down by emzymes in the stomach into fatty acids and glycerol.
Peristalsis : movement of food throught the intestine via circular and longitudidal muscles.
Keyhold surgery. Camera inside your small intestine.
Gastic Ulser - common in teaching caused by stress
Peptic Ulcer..
liver
The liver is te 2nd largest organ in the body.
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