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    The digestive system module covered both anatomical and physiological concepts. Anatomically, it discussed the organs that make up the gastrointestinal tract and auxiliary digestive organs. Physiologically, it explained the functions of the digestive system including ingestion, secretion, digestion, absorption and defecation. It described how food moves through the digestive tract and is broken down and absorbed at each stage.

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    Module 06 Reflection

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    The digestive system module covered both anatomical and physiological concepts. Anatomically, it discussed the organs that make up the gastrointestinal tract and auxiliary digestive organs. Physiologically, it explained the functions of the digestive system including ingestion, secretion, digestion, absorption and defecation. It described how food moves through the digestive tract and is broken down and absorbed at each stage.

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    The digestive system module covered both anatomical and physiological concepts. Anatomically, it discussed the organs that make up the gastrointestinal tract and auxiliary digestive organs. Physiologically, it explained the functions of the digestive system including ingestion, secretion, digestion, absorption and defecation. It described how food moves through the digestive tract and is broken down and absorbed at each stage.

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    Explain the anatomical concepts associated with the digestive system.

    Summarize this

    module’s key points in 5-6 sentences.

    The digestive system is made up of two groups of organs: the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the

    auxiliary digestive organs. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract, also known as the alimentary canal

    (alimentary - nutrition), is a continuous tube that runs through the thoracic and abdominopelvic

    cavities from the mouth to the rectoanal canal. Organs of the gastrointestinal tract include the

    mouth, most of the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The length

    of the GI tract is about 5–7 meters (16.5–23 ft) in a living person when the muscles along the

    wall of the GI tract organs are in a state of tonus (sustained contraction). It is longer in a cadaver

    (about 7–9 meters or 23–29.5 ft) because of the loss of muscle tone after death. The accessory

    digestive organs include the teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

    Explain the physiological concepts associated with the digestive system. Summarize this

    module’s key points in 5-6 sentences.

    The functions of digestive system include the functions of digestive system include ingestion,

    secretion, mixing and propulsion, digestion, absorption and defecation. Ingestion takes take place

    in the mouth where it is physically broken down by the teeth into smaller pieces. The presence

    of food in the mouth triggers a nervous reflex that causes the salivary glands to deliver a watery

    fluid called saliva to the mouth. This food is received in the stomach, it contracts and produces

    acids and enzymes that break down food. When the stomach has broken down food, it passes it

    to small intestine where digestion continues sing enzymes released by the pancreas and bile from

    the liver. The lining of the has villi which increases the surface area for food absorption and

    adding digestive secretions. It is then passed to the large intestine that absorb water and salts
    from the material that has not been digested as food, and get rid of any waste products left over

    through anus.

    How will you apply the concepts you have learned about the digestive system in real life

    and in your future career?

    Digestion is important for breaking down food into nutrients, which the body uses for energy,

    growth, and cell repair. Food and drink must be changed into smaller molecules of nutrients

    before the blood absorbs them and carries them to cells throughout the body. As a health care

    professional, this knowledge will help me to advise people on best ways to improve the digestive

    health. For instance, maintaining a diet that is high in fiber and rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes

    and whole grains. This keeps the normal process of digestion running smoothly, helping to

    prevent constipation and maintain a healthy weight.

    Which topic within this module has been the most valuable to your learning experience and

    why?

    The role of mouth in digestion. This has been interesting because I have learned on the

    importance of chewing food properly which has been ignored by many individuals. I learned this

    food easier to swallow tastier and helping with digestion and absorption. This will help me led

    health life.

    Which topic(s) within this module did you struggle to understand and why?

    I had no problem since I was much interested in the module so I understood it well.

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