Learn more about how your digestive system works and how it performs the essential task of breaking down and absorbing the food and fluids you consume each day.

What is the stomach? The stomach is a J-shaped organ that digests food. It produces enzymes (substances that create chemical reactions) and acids (digestive juices). This mix of enzymes …

What is the large intestine? Your large intestine is part of your digestive system. It turns food waste into solid poop (stool) and drives the pooping process. Issues with your large intestine …

What is the mouth? Your mouth is an oval-shaped opening that sits just below your nose. It starts at your lips and ends towards your tonsils. Your mouth is part of your digestive system and …

Your small intestine (small bowel) is an organ in your gastrointestinal tract and is part of your digestive system. It breaks down food and fluid to absorb nutrients and water.

Sep 4, 2024 · Your blood delivers oxygen and nutrients to your body’s muscles, tissues and organs. This network also removes waste and takes it to organs that can get rid of it. People …

Apr 25, 2022 · A digestive organ, your tongue moves food around your mouth to help you chew and swallow. It also helps you make different sounds so you can speak and form words clearly.

Apr 9, 2024 · Your respiratory system is made up of your lungs, airways (trachea, bronchi and bronchioles), diaphragm, voice box, throat, nose and mouth. Its main function is to breathe in …

Nov 16, 2023 · Your nervous system uses nerve cells called neurons to send signals, or messages, all over your body. These electrical signals travel among your brain, skin, organs, …

Jun 3, 2025 · What are the parts of my salivary glands? Your parotid gland has two sections: The superficial section on top of your facial nerve and the deep section below the nerve. Your …