What are the components of the human digestive system?
The human digestive system consists of the mouth (including teeth, tongue, taste buds, epiglottis, palate); the esophagus also known as our food pipe; the stomach, which uses acids and enzymes to break down food even further so it can pass through other parts of the body; the liver, which produces bile, a chemical used to help break down the food; the gall bladder, which stores and releases bile to the small intestines; the pancreas, which supplies enzymes that help break down our food; the small intestines, which digests the food into minute particles so that it can be absorbed and used where needed within body cells; the large intestine or colon, which helps to discard waste products from our body. Despite these findings, additional questions were raised, sparking the desire to learn more about the subject matter. How long does it take for the human body to digest food? Approximately 8-12 hours. How long is the esophagus? It is approximately18 inches long. If you eat a sandwich and y
