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Send a meal down the digestive tract and watch peristalsis and segmentation move it, with pH and enzyme activity changing from region to region: pepsin works in the stomach and stops in the duodenum, where the pancreatic enzymes take over. Failure modes show the consequences, such as lactase deficiency sending lactose to the colon or missing lipase leaving fat undigested, and a mass balance keeps every gram accounted for. A surface-area panel shows both the old and the newer, much smaller estimates of the gut's absorptive surface.
Open Digestive System Simulator (digestivesystem.apps.vtc.com)
About Digestive System Simulator
Digestive System Simulator is an interactive learning tool on VTC. Send a meal down the digestive tract and watch peristalsis and segmentation move it, with pH and enzyme activity changing from region to region: pepsin works in the stomach and stops in the duodenum, where the pancreatic enzymes take over. Failure modes show the consequences, such as lactase deficiency sending lactose to the colon or missing lipase leaving fat undigested, and a mass balance keeps every gram accounted for. A surface-area panel shows both the old and the newer, much smaller estimates of the gut's absorptive surface. It runs in your web browser and is free to use, and suits students, teachers and self-learners.
Who it's for: Students, teachers and self-learners
Features
- Send a meal down the digestive tract and watch peristalsis and segmentation move it
- Failure modes show the consequences, such as lactase deficiency sending lactose to the colon or missing lipase leaving fat undigested
- A mass balance keeps every gram accounted for
- A surface-area panel shows both the old and the newer, much smaller estimates of the gut's absorptive surface
- Free to use in your browser
Frequently asked questions
What is Digestive System Simulator on VTC?
Digestive System Simulator is an interactive learning tool on VTC. Send a meal down the digestive tract and watch peristalsis and segmentation move it, with pH and enzyme activity changing from region to region: pepsin works in the stomach and stops in the duodenum, where the pancreatic enzymes take over. Failure modes show the consequences, such as lactase deficiency sending lactose to the colon or missing lipase leaving fat undigested, and a mass balance keeps every gram accounted for.
Is Digestive System Simulator free to use?
Yes. The VTC app catalog lists Digestive System Simulator at no cost, and it runs in your web browser with nothing to install.
Who is Digestive System Simulator for and how do I start?
It is aimed at students, teachers and self-learners. To start, open https://digestivesystem.apps.vtc.com in your browser.