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"Food" itself doesn't reach all organs. But energy in the food and stored in the form of chemical bonds during digestion, does. When it gets to the cells in organs and muscles, and any other tissues that need it, the bonds are broken down to release the energy. The cells/tissues then use the energy to reproduce, or to carry out the various functions that are the specialty of those cells/tissues.
In the stomach, the food is broken down by stomach acid and enzymes. In the small intestine, nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream. In the large intestine, water is absorbed and waste is formed into feces.
The following list does not include the accessory organs because they are not directly part of the digestive tract.
- Mouth - amylase is released to digest starch, a carbohydrate
- Stomach - protein is digested
- Small intestine - Much of the digestion/absorption occurs.
- Large intestine - Water is absorbed
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Made of organs working together to do a similar job such as the digestive?
The organ system responsible for digestion is the digestive system. It includes organs like the stomach, small intestine, and liver that work together to break down food and absorb nutrients. Each organ has a specific role in the overall function of digesting food and extracting energy for the body.
Which organ sterlizes food?
The stomach.
What do you called an organ where food substances are formed?
The organ responsible for the formation of food substances is the pancreas. It secretes digestive enzymes that aid in the breakdown of food in the small intestine.
Is this true each organ in the body is part of an organ system performing a major function.?
yes
Which human organ stores waste and excess water?
No single organ 'stores' food. Food flows throgh the digestive system, entering the mouth and exits the booty.
How long does food stay in each area?
the food stays in each organ for an hour and 36 Min.
How long does stay in each area?
the food stays in each organ for an hour and 36 Min.
Which organ in the digestive system moves food from the mouth to the stomach?
The esophagus is the digestive organ that moves food from the mouth to the stomach. No digestion, only transport, happens in the esophagus.
Are the organs in an organ system able to do the same job?
No, the organs in an organ system have specific roles and functions that work together to perform a coordinated task. Each organ has a unique structure and function that contributes to the overall function of the organ system.
Are the organs in the organ system able to do the same jobs?
That is a resounding no. Each organ has its own specific function and use in the body. For example, the kidneys cannot digest food, but a stomach can.
What is the name for the muscular contractions which push food the system?
The large, hollow organs of the digestive tract contain a layer of muscle that enables their walls to move. The movement of organ walls can propel food and liquid through the system and also can mix the contents within each organ. Food moves from one organ to the next through muscle action called peristalsis. Peristalsis looks like an ocean wave traveling through the muscle. The muscle of the organ contracts to create a narrowing and then propels the narrowed portion slowly down the length of the organ. These waves of narrowing push the food and fluid in front of them through each hollow organ.
Is each organ a organ system?
No. The collection of organs is organ system.
What happens when you take a animal out of the food chain?
they rim each others bumholes and lick each other out
What happens at each higher level in a food chain?
they all get bigger and get eaten to
What it the organ that regulates food exiting the stomach?
There is no bodily organ that does this.
Made of organs working together to do a similar job such as the digestive?
The organ system responsible for digestion is the digestive system. It includes organs like the stomach, small intestine, and liver that work together to break down food and absorb nutrients. Each organ has a specific role in the overall function of digesting food and extracting energy for the body.
What organism converts food into energy?
HEART No. Food is converted into energy through the digestive tract (organ system): stomach (organ) and small intestine (organ).
