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BODY SYSTEMS
BY CHARLI R. MILLER
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM IS A PROCESS WHERE THE BODY ABSORBS ENERGY AND NUTRIENTS FROM FOOD.
PARTS OF DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
- Mouth
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Little intestines
- Big intestines
- Anus
A common digestive disorder is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or heartburn. “is a condition in which the stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the esophagus”. Most of the time people wait it out or take medication to help it.
TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF GERD TRY...
- “Maintaining a healthy weight
- Stop smoke
- Don’t lie down after a meal
- Raise your head of the bed”
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