Why Do We Burp?
A burp (sometimes called a belch or by its medical term, eructation) is the release of gas from the digestive tract (in this case, the esophagus and stomach) through...
Read MoreA burp (sometimes called a belch or by its medical term, eructation) is the release of gas from the digestive tract (in this case, the esophagus and stomach) through...
Read MoreWhy Do We Get Indigestion? Indigestion is caused when stomach acid comes into contact with the lining of the digestive tract. The acid attacks the lining, breaking it...
Read MoreWhy Can You Not Breathe When You Swallow? You are not able to breathe when you swallow because your respiratory (breathing) system is closely linked to your alimentary...
Read MoreWhy Do Some Birds Eat Grit? Birds which peck grain and other seeds also peck grit to help them to digest these hard foods. Because birds have no teeth, the work of...
Read MoreHow Can Vultures Eat Road Kill? Vultures are indeed scavengers that feast regularly upon the carcasses of dead animals, also known as carrion. While this behavior may...
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