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1. The Digestive
System
Sweet in the Mouth
and Bitter in the
Stomach

2.  The system by which ingested food is acted
upon by physical and chemical means to
provide the body with absorbable nutrients
and to excrete waste products
 The digestive system includes the salivary
glands, mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver,
gallbladder, pancreas, small intestine, colon,
and rectum
Definition

4. Is digestion and absorption. Digestion is the breakdown
of food into small molecules, which are then absorbed
into the body. The digestive system is divided into two
major parts:
 The digestive tract (alimentary canal) is a continuous
tube with two openings: the mouth and the anus. It
includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach,
small intestine, and large intestine. Food passing
through the internal cavity, or lumen, of the digestive
tract does not technically enter the body until it is
absorbed through the walls of the digestive tract and
passes into blood or lymphatic vessels.
Function of the Digestive System

5.  Accessory organs include the teeth and tongue, salivary
glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
 7 Processes In Digestion-
 Ingestion - Eat
 Propulsion - Movement along digestive tract
 Secretion of digestive enzymes and other substances
liquefies, adjusts the pH of, and chemically breaks down
the food.
 Mechanical digestion -This process begins with the
chewing of food and continues with the muscular
churning of the stomach.
 Chemical digestion- is the process of chemically breaking
down food into simpler molecules. The process is carried
out by enzymes in the stomach and small intestines.
 Absorption- Absorption is the entrance of the digested
food (now called nutrients) into the body.
 Defecation- is the process of eliminating undigested
material through the anus.

6. Organs
of the
Digestive
System

7.  The stomach has a controlling power upon the
health of the entire body
 Those who are excited, anxious, or in a hurry,
cannot supply the necessary gastric juice
 Thorough mastication is a benefit both to the
teeth and the stomach
 Immediately after eating there is a strong draught
upon the nervous energy. The brain force is called
into active exercise to assist the stomach;
therefore, when the mind or body is taxed heavily
after eating, the process of digestion is hindered.
Facts to Digest

8.  Many are willingly ignorant of their own structure.
They lead their children in the same path of selfish
indulgence which they have followed, causing them
to suffer the penalty of the transgression of nature's
laws
 Food should not be washed down; no drink is needed
with meals.
 Soups, puddings, and other articles of the kind are
often eaten too hot
 All mixed and complicated foods are injurious to the
health
 Clothing- Compressed organs hinder digestion
Facts to Digest

9.  Ulcers damage the lining of the stomach because of
bacterial infections
 Acid Reflux/ Heartburn or acid indigestion results in
stomach acid backing up into the esophagus to create
a burning sensation or sour taste in the mouth
 Irritable Bowel Syndrome affects the muscles in the
intestines
 Diverticulitis this disease occurs when pouches in the
large intestine become infected and inflamed
Diseases that affect the DS

10.  Starvation is not fasting
 The stomach must have its
regular periods for labor and
rest
 Meals should be eaten on
Time
 Pure, fresh air . . . excites the
appetite, renders the
digestion of food more
perfect, and induces sound,
sweet sleep.
Healthful Tips

11.  Bathing helps the bowels, stomach, and liver, giving
energy and new life to each
 At meal-time cast off all care and taxing thought. Do
not be hurried, but eat slowly and with cheerfulness,
your heart filled with gratitude to God for all his
blessings
 We are living in the most solemn period of this
world’s history. We need to be guided by the Spirit of
truth. Every follower of Christ should earnestly
inquire: “Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do?” We
need to humble ourselves before the Lord, with
fasting and prayer
Maintain a Healthy DS

12. Fast do not Starve
 Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites,
of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces,
that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say
unto you, They have their reward.
 But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head,
and wash thy face;
 That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto
thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which
seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.

13.  Healthful Living Chap 25- Organs of Digestion
 Livstrong.com
 WebMd.com
 Gospel Workers Pg 174
 Testimonies Vol 3 Pg 70
 Mathew 6:16-18
References