HUMAN ANATOMY STOMACH

Did you know that;
In our stomach the food and liquids we take in are mixed with digestive juices. These are all mixed together within the stomach until they are small adequate to be absorbed into our system. The curious part is that each day this all adds up to about 11.5 liters which flows through the digestive system. Out of that entire whole only approx. 100mls is of no value to us, and ends up being passed through the bowels as feces.

Did you know that;
The stomach has to break down the distinct types of food we ingest. One of these being protein. To do the job the stomach secretes enzymes and hydrochloric acid. The stomach is so sufficient at its job that between 2-6 hours later it is totally emptied of its contents and is ready for the next batch. Now you know why you're hungry.

Did you know that:
You liver is a food inspector? One of the jobs of the liver is to survey the nutrients that are going to go to our bloodstream. Its job is to contribute detoxification by getting rid of the impurities. This assists the digestion process. Good think to keep your liver in top working condition.

Did you know that:
That by our not finding after our digestive ideas properly we could be hurting our financial economy? Well at least indirectly anyways. Digestive problems cost Approx billion every year in America, in both direct costs and individuals suffering from these problems who cannot work.

Did you know that:
We may be able to help control indigestion by the way we cook? In order for us to properly suck in our food it takes 100 of enzymes of many distinct varieties. There are enzymes in our food, but we destroy these when we cook our food. So because the body needs them it is forced to develop them. After a while our body may get tired of doing all this extra work, so it will go on attack and not yield a sufficient amount. Then once that happens, you best start heading for the antacids, because you are in for a bout of indigestion. With the germs and pesticides and other things that are foods are exposed to, unfortunately we surely don't have a choice but to completely cook our foods.

And recovery the best for last...

Did you know that:
You could stand on your head and the food would still get down to your stomach? Now we surely recommend that you don't do this. The think it will get down there, is because the esophagus is about 25 cm., long, and our muscles will compact in waves to push the food down these 25 cm..

These facts that we have just covered are very curious to most people. By listening to them or reading them, you have in case,granted yourself with some fairly titanic knowledge about the digestive system. Dream that, being able to learn something about the human body without becoming overwhelmed or bored. Now that is interesting!