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The digestive system THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: A marvel of biological architecture, the digestive system is an intricate  network of interconnected processes that transform the  food we eat into the essential nutrients our bodies need for nutrition, growth and energy production. This remarkable system contains numerous specialized mechanisms that work seamlessly together to break down complex food substances into simple components that can be effectively absorbed and utilized by the body. Essentially, the digestive process is a journey of change. It begins with a sensory experience of taste and smell that prompts the body to initiate food intake. This seemingly simple act, sets off an important and fascinating chain of events. For example, chewing is not  a purely mechanical process. It is a carefully coordinated process that uses complex muscle movements to break down food into smaller particles, increasing surface area and facilitating subsequent digestion. When food enters...

POETIC DEVICES TO BE LEARNT Poetic License POETIC DEVICES: MEANING OF POETIC DEVICES AND EXAMPLES: Before we dive into the deep, lets first know what POETIC LICENSE IS. Poetic license is the privilege or opportunity given to poets to move away from the status quo (laid down rules) of writing poems. This is common to modern poets. It allows them to use their own styles and to broaden their creativity in expressing their thoughts and ideas. Frank Aig-Imuokhuede’s “One Wife for One Man”, Atukwei Okai’s “Logorligi Logarhythms” and Kofi Anyidoho’s “Old de Boy” manifest poetic license through the type of English language used. Alliteration This refers to the repetition of the same consonant sound in words in a line of a poem. Below are examples of Alliteration Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. The repetition of the /p/ sound constitutes the alliteration in this example Sally sells seashells by the seashore. Betty Butter bought some butter, but she said, “This butter’s bitter!” S...

THE HUMAN DIGESTIVE SYSTEM IS PRIMARILY... THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: Every cell of the body needs nourishment, yet most cells cannot leave their position in the body and travel to a food source, so the food must be converted to a usable form and delivered to these cells. A healthy digestive system is therefore essential to maintaining life. The digestive system is a complex and vital system in the human body responsible for breaking down and absorbing nutrients from the food we eat. It involves a series of organs and processes working together to convert food into usable components for energy, growth, and maintenance of body functions. The Components of the Digestive System  MOUTH Digestion begins in the mouth, where the process of mechanical and chemical digestion starts. Teeth chew the food, breaking it into smaller pieces, while salivary glands produce saliva containing enzymes that initiate the breakdown of carbohydrates. PHARYNX and ESOPHAGUS After chewing and swallowing, the food...

THE SKELETAL SYSTEM The skeletal system is composed of three types of organs – bones, cartilages and ligaments tightly joined together to form a strong flexible organ system.  Cartilage is the forerunner of host bones in embryonic and childhood development and also covers many joints surfaces in a mature skeleton. Ligament: holds bones together at the joints. Tendons: are structurally similar to Iigament but attach muscle to bones. ANATOMICAL TERMS The following terms are projections that are sites of muscle and ligament attachment: Tuberosity; large rounded projection and may be roughened. Crest: narrow ridge of bones usually prominent, Trochanter: very large blunt, irregularly shaped process (the only examples are on the femur). Tubercle: small rounded projection or process. Spine: sharp, slender, often pointed projection. Process: any bony prominence. Styloid process: This is a downward projection of bone which gives attachment to muscles and ligament. Projections that help...