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STOMACH DOESN'T ABSORB NUTRIENTS Enzymes in the small intestine help in breaking down complex food into simpler forms.
YOU CAN EAT UPSIDE DOWN The muscles in oesophagus constrict and relax which pushes food along the oesophagus and into the stomach.
HUMAN COLON REABSORBS WATER FROM FOOD Human Colon makes sure that the water you receive from food doesn’t get wasted.
THE TEXTURE OF STOOL DEPENDS ON THE FOOD IN-TAKE A tortuous colon which is longer than normal tries to fit in the abdomen.
FIBER IS IMPORTANT FOR DIGESTION It helps food move through the digestive tract and help you maintain regularity.
THE SMALL INTESTINE HAS A LARGE SURFACE AREA Its average area in adults is around 22 feet long because of multiple folds.
THE STOMACH PROTECTS ITSELF FROM ACID Hydrochloride Acid in Stomach protects itself with a thick layer of mucus.
SMALL INTESTINE HOLDS FOOD FOR NOT MORE THAN 4 HOURS During this time, most of the chemical digestion of food takes place.
SMALL INTESTINE IS ONLY 16 FEET Yes, that's correct and is about 1-2 inches in diameter.