Digestive System
Chapter Name : Digestion And Absorption |
Sub Topic Code : 103_11_16_01_01 |
Topic Name : Digestive System |
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Sub Topic Name : Alimentary Canal |
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Introduction
The digestive system is made up of alimentary canal and associate glands. The alimentary canal starts from the mouth and ends with the anus.
Pre-Requisites:
Esophagus, Pharynx.
Activity:
Apple is easily digested as it can be chewed easily.
Real Life Question:
Why do we fall sick after eating unhygenic foods?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Esophagus | It is an organ in vertebrates which consists of a muscular tube through which food passes from the pharynx to the stomach. |
| Pharynx | The pharynx is part of the digestive system and also the respiratory system both of which can be found in Humans. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Apple | Nutritious food. |
Real life uses :
The food we eat is necessary to get digested which is done by our alimentary canal and the glands.
Places to visit :
Check you kitchen for food that provides energy and nutrition.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Apple | Apple is easily digested as it can be chewed easily. |
| Meat | Meat takes time to get digested as it is hard. |
What you learn in Theory:
The alimentary canal and its part.
What you learn in Practice:
Alimentary canal starts from the mouth and ends in the anus.