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Bookmark or Share- Digestion: Duration, process, and tips - Medical News TodayDigestion is a process where the body breaks down food into smaller particles to absorb them into the bloodstream. How long it takes to digest food can vary. Complete digestion of food takes...
- How Long Is Digestion Time? From Eating to PoopingDigestion time refers to how much time passes between consuming food and eliminating it in a bowel movement. The average digestion time is about 23 to 37.4 hours but can range from 10 to 73 hours, depending on the food you ate and other factors such as sex, age, lifestyle, and any medical conditions.
- Your Digestive System & How it Works - NIDDKWorking together, nerves, hormones, bacteria, blood, and the organs of your digestive system digest the foods and liquids you eat or drink each day. Why is digestion important? Digestion is important because your body needs nutrients from food and drink to work properly and stay healthy.
- Digestion | Anatomy, Processes & Enzymes | Britannicadigestion, sequence by which food is broken down and chemically converted so that it can be absorbed by the cells of an organism and used to maintain vital bodily functions. This article summarizes the chemical actions of the digestive process.
- Digestive System (Anatomy): How It Works - WebMDWhat is the digestive tract? The digestive tract (or gastrointestinal [GI] tract) is a long, twisting tube that starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. It's made up of a series of hollow organs...
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