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What your poop can tell you about your health - Hannibal Person

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Learning Stats

B2

GER-Niveau

681

Total Words

371

Unique Words

6/10

Schwierigkeit

Vocabulary Diversity 54%

Untertitel (82 segments)

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The average person poops out approximately 11,030 kilograms of cumulative waste.

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That's the equivalent of more than six SUVs.

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Now, oftentimes, that poop is brown.

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But why is that, considering all the colorful comestibles one consumes?

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And what's going on when poop appears in different colors and textures?

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Say you’re eating a beautiful, rainbowy salad.

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Your teeth and saliva first help break down the food and add lubrication.

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Each bite enters your esophagus

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and sequential muscle contractions push it towards your stomach.

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Key Vocabulary (21)

break A1 verb

To separate into pieces suddenly or violently, especially as a result of a blow or shock. It also refers to a device or machine stopping its function or failing to follow a rule.

food A1 noun

edible substance

"The food is good."

large A1 noun

A specific size category for items such as clothing, coffee, or containers that is bigger than medium. It is commonly used when selecting from a range of standard sizes in shops and restaurants.

small A1 adjective

Small describes something that is not large in size, amount, or degree. It is a basic word used to compare the dimensions of objects or the scale of events.

"We live in a small house near the beach."

indicate C1 verb

To point something out or serve as a sign or symptom of a particular state or condition. In academic contexts, it is frequently used to show that data or evidence suggests a specific conclusion or fact.

digestive B2 adjective

Relating to the process of breaking down food into substances that can be used by the body. It specifically describes organs, enzymes, or biological systems involved in nutrition and metabolism.

brown B2 verb

To cook food briefly over high heat until the surface turns brown, often to enhance flavor through the Maillard reaction. It can also refer to the process of skin darkening from sun exposure or the oxidation of fruit surfaces.

stomach A1 noun

The organ in your body where food goes after you eat it to be broken down. It is also the front part of your body below the chest and above the legs.

"The stomach is important."

red A1 adjective

crimson color

"Red apple."

yellow A1 noun

Yellow is a bright color like the sun or a ripe lemon. It is one of the primary colors and is often associated with happiness, energy, and warmth.

"The yellow is important."

intestine A1 noun

The intestine is a long tube in the body that carries food away from the stomach. It helps the body digest food and take in nutrients.

pancreas A1 noun

The pancreas is a large gland located behind the stomach. It is an important organ that helps the body digest food and controls sugar levels in the blood.

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