This chapter explores the complex process of swallowing and digestion, detailing the role of various cranial nerves in coordinating chewing and swallowing. It vividly describes the concept of peristalsis using an analogy with a tennis ball in a stocking and emphasizes the importance of sphincters in regulating the movement of food through the digestive tract. The discussion also touches on issues such as reflux and the impact of sugary foods on digestion.
Where do proteins, fats, and carbohydrates get broken down and absorbed? What does the liver, gall bladder, and pancreas do? Do we need an appendix? And much more!
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