What your poop can tell you about your health - Hannibal Person
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DownloadThe average person poops out approximately 11,030 kilograms of cumulative waste.
That's the equivalent of more than six SUVs.
Now, oftentimes, that poop is brown.
But why is that, considering all the colorful comestibles one consumes?
And what's going on when poop appears in different colors and textures?
Say you’re eating a beautiful, rainbowy salad.
Your teeth and saliva first help break down the food and add lubrication.
Each bite enters your esophagus
and sequential muscle contractions push it towards your stomach.
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Key Vocabulary (21)
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.
edible substance
"The food is good."
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 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."
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.
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.
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.
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."
crimson color
"Red apple."
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."
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.
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.
Grammar in This Video
"Your pancreas releases another clear fluid"
"But why is that, considering all the colorful comestibles one consumes?"
"The reason it's yellow is because one of its major components is bilirubin"
"This mixture then reaches the large intestine"
"help break down the food"
"Meanwhile, certain medicines that treat upset..."
"leading to red-tinged waste"
"Red beets, for example, are packed with betanins"
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