digestive system
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; in mammals the system includes the alimentary canal extending from the mouth to the anus, and the hormones and enzymes assisting in digestion.
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Anxiety and psychological stress trigger the release of fight-or-flight hormones like adrenaline, which further diverts blood away from the digestive system and may also increase the leakiness of the gut lining.
Plus, cicadas’ shells aren’t digestible, which means their sharp, rough edges pass through the digestive system intact and, worst case, could cause a bowel obstruction.
Cicadas, plants and too much sun: How to keep your pet safe from summer hazards | Angela Haupt | June 3, 2021 | Washington PostThat we’re talking about digestive systems in the first five minutes of conversation is a little unusual, but Harrison makes it feel somewhat ordinary.
Comedian Patti Harrison Has Her First Leading Role—But She’s Not Looking to Stop Goofing Around | Suyin Haynes | May 14, 2021 | TimeThere were also 24 reported cases of clots in veins that drain blood from the digestive system, called splanchnic vein thrombosis or SVT.
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine is tied to uncommon blood clots in rare cases | Erin Garcia de Jesús | April 7, 2021 | Science NewsWhile the timing here is very individual, a hyperactive digestive system can get in the way of falling asleep, so aim for at least two hours between your last meal and bedtime.
“Biofuel” can be made out of anything that will ferment or rot, including digestive system waste products.
The Federal Government Has Violated My Right to Chainsaw | P. J. O’Rourke | April 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFor people with celiac disease, consuming gluten triggers an immune response in the digestive system.
Research Shows Link Between NSAID Use and Gut Disease | Valerie Vande Panne | April 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTQuora Q: Does drinking water during meals help or hinder the digestive system?
Quora Q: Does Drinking Water During Meals Help or Hinder the Digestive System? | Quora Contributor | January 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTLike napalm or the wrath of God, but for your digestive system.
Diet Like Jesus: What the Bible Says About How to Eat | Candida Moss | October 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTShe found tea and coffee to have an exceedingly pernicious effect upon her nervous and digestive system.
Vegetable Diet: As Sanctioned by Medical Men, and by Experience in All Ages | William Andrus AlcottRaw beef and mutton juice is recommended by medical men in many conditions of the digestive system.
Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians | William K. DavidAfter generations of abuse the human digestive system has to be humoured if the ideal is to be approached.
The Healthy Life, Vol. V, Nos. 24-28 | VariousTo take food into the stomach between meals is to demoralize the digestive system.
Foods and Household Management | Helen KinneHe was in a very nervous condition, owing to the state of his digestive system, and he was easily irritated.
Walking Shadows | Alfred Noyes
Scientific definitions for digestive system
[ dī-jĕs′tĭv ]
The alimentary canal together with the salivary glands, liver, pancreas, and other organs of digestion.
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Cultural definitions for digestive system
The organs and glands in the body that are responsible for digestion. The digestive system begins with the mouth and extends through the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine, ending with the rectum and anus. Other organs in this system include the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and appendix.
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