Question 1

how does digestive system work?

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Check this out: Follow this link to learn more about the anatomy & physiology of the digestive tract 

(http://www.Dasilvainstitute.Com/gastrointestinal-anatomy-physiology)

summary: the GI tract is a single cell barrier of protection between the outside world & the inside of our body.  Immune cells are numerous here.  It digests (breaksdown) foods, and absorbs the nutrients & water to enter our blood stream.

Question 2

what diseases affect the digestive system?

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Too: many to list here. need to be more specific in your question please,

Question 3

what happens if the digestive system fails?

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U can die , maybe.: Seriously speaking, failure of GI tract is uncommon unlike that of the kidney, heart, lungs and brain. Most GI conditions are related to infection, inflammation, bleeding and ulcers and u usually recover from these and won&#x27;t cause GI crash or failure. Best wishes!   http://digestive.Niddk.Nih.Gov/ddiseases/pubs/yrdd/http://m.Healthline.Com/symptom/gastrointestinal-bleeding.

Question 4

what are the organs of the digestive system?

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Alimentary tract: Mouth with salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, duodenum (first part of small bowel), jejunum, ileum, appenix, colon & recum. Additionally liver, gall bladder and pancreas are all involved in producing or storing digestive juices.

Question 5

what organs are part of the digestive system?

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An amazing question: The digestive system starts at the mouth and ends of the anus. The liver, pancreas and gallbladder are just as important as the intestine.

Question 6

what is one take for digestive system health?

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Any fluids: That are caffeine free and alcohol free; 80-100 ounces per day. High fiber foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and salads. But be sure to be drinking the fluids. Absolutely more important for constipation than the diet. A probiotic such as florastor or align is also helpful.

Question 7

how can you cleanse out your digestive system?

Accepted Answer

Not necessary: Our digestive systems cleanse themselves naturally. If you're constipated, try increasing the fiber in your diet with whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. If that doesn't work, talk to your doctor.

Question 8

can you tell me how our digestive system work?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't: Your kidneys and lungs control your blood pH (homeostasis) by regulating HCO3 and CO2  to keep your blood pH at 7.43.

Question 9

what foods can help regulate digestive system?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: It depends on what part is giving you a problem. There is not enough room to review the foods for each defect.

Question 10

what are all the parts of the digestive system?

Accepted Answer

Many: Mouth &gt; esophagus &gt; stomach &gt; small intestine &gt; large intestine &gt; rectum.  Also contributory the Biliary system and pancrease (pancrelipase)

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