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Digestion is a complex physiological process that allows our bodies to break down food into smaller components and extract essential nutrients for energy, growth, and overall health. It involves a series of mechanical and chemical processes that occur from the moment food enters our mouths until it is absorbed into the bloodstream. In this blog post, we will explore the key aspects of digestion, its stages, and the importance of efficient digestion for nutrient absorption. The digestive system consists of various organs and structures that work together to facilitate the process of digestion. It includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Each organ has a specific role in digestion, contributing to the overall efficiency of the process. Mechanical digestion involves the physical breakdown of food into smaller particles. It begins in the mouth, where chewing and mixing food with saliva break it down into smaller pieces. The tongue helps move the food around, forming a bolus that is then swallowed and transported to the stomach. In the stomach, muscular contractions called peristalsis further break down the food into chyme, a semi-liquid mixture. Chemical digestion involves the breakdown of food through enzymatic reactions. In the mouth, salivary amylase starts the digestion of carbohydrates. In the stomach, gastric glands secrete gastric juices containing hydrochloric acid and enzymes, such as pepsin, which break down proteins. The liver produces bile, stored in the gallbladder, which aids in the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine. The pancreas secretes pancreatic enzymes that break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.