Chapter 3 The Remarkable Body

Christine Dobrowolski, DPM MS

Digestive System

Digestive System

Digestive System

Mouth

chewing and crushing

digestion begins

saliva - > digest starch

Digestive System

Stomach

Grinds and churns

Chyme

Release HCl

Protein digestion

Digestive System

Intestines

Digestion

Absorption

Release enzymes

Digestive System

Pancreas

CHO digesting enzymes

Protein digesting enzymes

Fat digesting enzymes

Digestive System

Liver

Produces bile

Digestive System

Gallbladder

Releases bile

Digestive System

Colon

Absorbs water

Absorbs minerals

Some fiber digested

Storage Systems

Liver

Muscle

Fat cells

Storage Systems: Carbs

Starch GlucoseGlycogen• Liver• Muscle

Fat cells

Storage Systems: Fat

Fat Fatty Acids

Fat cells

Storage Systems: Protein

Protein Amino Acids

NOT STORED! Fat cells

THE remarkable

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