According to the question, a major side effect that stress can cause on the gastrointestinal system is elevated level of cortisol, causing overeating.
Metabolism and digestion is the main purpose of the digestive system. Digestion is the process by which an individual body turns food into nutrients that the body uses for energy, growth and also in repairing of cells.
However, the digestive tract, which is also known as gastrointestinal tract, is a twisting tube which starts from the mouth of individual down to the anus.
It consists of different muscles that help in the coordination of the movement of foods and other cells that make hormones and enzymes to breakdown food. In breaking down the food, there are other organs that also important for digestions. These include the
- gallbladder,
- the liver and
- the pancreas.
The pancreas is known for blood sugar regulatory functions. It produces insulin and it also produces digestive enzymes which is part of the exocrine system. When the digestive enzymes are released into the duodenum, it aids the digestion of fat, carbohydrates and proteins.
The Liver primarily produces bile which is for fat digestion and elimination. Also the liver stored nutrients. The liver also filters the toxin and chemical in the body.
Gallbladder: the bile is stored, released and concentrated in the gallbladder. When fatty foods gain entry into the duodenum, the gallbladder where the bile is stored, releases it.
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KEYWORDS:
- gallbladder
- cause on the gastrointestinal system
- the liver
- pancreas
- toxins and chemicals
