{"id":3765,"date":"2023-01-08T12:00:50","date_gmt":"2023-01-08T12:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=3765"},"modified":"2025-08-21T11:10:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T11:10:22","slug":"s-2-b-digestion-in-humans","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-2-b-digestion-in-humans\/","title":{"rendered":"s-2.b Digestion In Humans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Digestion in Humans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.2500%;\n padding-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; overflow: hidden;\n border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0;margin: 0;\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAF-VVGPYqY\/sCrgjIVUsQNRun3KHm7ocg\/watch?embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\">\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAF-VVGPYqY&#x2F;sCrgjIVUsQNRun3KHm7ocg&#x2F;watch?utm_content=DAF-VVGPYqY&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=embeds&amp;utm_source=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">digestion in human<\/a> by Delta publications\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>Key Notes :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-518358c6be62dc9ee2a338604bce02d3\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Definition of Digestion<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dompsc.com\/Biology\/Digestive-system.gif\" alt=\"Digestive system(\u092a\u091a\u0928 \u0938\u0902\u0938\u094d\u0925\u093e)-MPSC Biology science notes\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8595744680851064;width:240px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Digestion is the process of breaking down food into simpler forms that the body can absorb and use for energy, growth, and repair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-5a27d5f771811301deb2609b30997a29\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Digestive System Components<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"571\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-49.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15003\" style=\"width:348px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-49.png 571w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Untitled-design-49-251x300.png 251w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Mouth<\/strong>: The digestion process begins here. Teeth break down food into smaller pieces, and saliva (containing the enzyme amylase) starts digesting starch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Esophagus<\/strong>: A muscular tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach through peristalsis (wave-like muscle movements).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stomach<\/strong>: Produces gastric juices (containing hydrochloric acid and pepsin) to digest proteins. The acidic environment kills harmful bacteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Small Intestine<\/strong>: The main site of digestion and absorption. Digestive enzymes from the pancreas and bile from the liver help break down food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Large Intestine<\/strong>: Absorbs water and minerals. The undigested waste is prepared for elimination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rectum and Anus<\/strong>: Store and eliminate solid waste from the body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-703ff97485479b045e3d3d8ccdf7bc96\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Role of Digestive Juices<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-81.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15005\" style=\"width:372px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-81.png 1000w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-81-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-81-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-81-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-81-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Saliva<\/strong>: Begins carbohydrate digestion in the mouth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gastric Juice<\/strong>: Aids protein digestion in the stomach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bile<\/strong>: Produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; helps emulsify fats in the small intestine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pancreatic Juice<\/strong>: Contains enzymes that digest proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intestinal Juice<\/strong>: Completes the digestion of food into absorbable molecules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-7229773ce0ce947ed6148406ea70c4b7\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Enzymes in Digestion<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-82-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15006\" style=\"width:414px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-82-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-82-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-82-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-82.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Amylase<\/strong>: Breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pepsin<\/strong>: Digests proteins into smaller peptides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lipase<\/strong>: Breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-f108f32bea3c1b426f45ef37de3a15af\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Absorption<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine via finger-like projections called <strong>villi<\/strong>. These increase the surface area for maximum absorption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids enter the bloodstream or lymph for transport to cells.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-9697862de8294234f7d8e9854e0de383\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Egestion<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">The removal of undigested and unabsorbed food material as feces through the anus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-d2238fc24f0d14d66952b8315955e5e7\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Importance of a Balanced Diet<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-83.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15008\" style=\"width:398px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-83.png 815w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-83-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-83-768x424.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">A balanced diet ensures all nutrients are available for proper digestion and absorption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-acc8ab9595fc829ebbd728b86344dcf3\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Common Digestive Disorders<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Indigestion<\/strong>: Discomfort due to improper digestion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Acidity<\/strong>: Excess production of stomach acid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Constipation<\/strong>: Difficulty in passing stools due to low fiber intake or dehydration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-391aa4ef77de362a2a93c1f3edcb3aef\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Tips for Healthy Digestion<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Eat fiber-rich foods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drink plenty of water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid overeating and processed foods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain regular meal times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/75877\/310\/272\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-9.png 500w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-9-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-9-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/7thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-9-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 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