Digestive System
The digestive system
is made up of organs that break down food into protein, vitamins, minerals,
carbohydrates, and fats, which the body needs for energy, growth, and repair.
After food is chewed and swallowed, it goes down the oesophagus and enters the
stomach, where it is further broken down by powerful stomach acids. From the
stomach the food travels into the small intestine. This is where your food is
broken down into nutrients that can enter the bloodstream through tiny
hair-like projections. The excess food that the body doesn't need or can't
digest is turned into waste and is eliminated from the body.