Operation Ouch Season 1 Episode 10 Episode 10
- December 5, 2012
- 27 min
In the tenth episode of Operation Ouch season 1, we see doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the fascinating world of digestion. They explain how food travels through our digestive system and how various organs play a crucial role in breaking down food.
The episode begins with a game of 'What's Up Your Nose?' where the doctors examine a range of weird objects found up people's noses, including lentils, buttons, and even a small toy car.
Next, the doctors perform a digestive experiment using a special camera pill that records their digestive journey. As they eat their meals, the camera pill captures every stage of digestion, from the stomach to the small intestine. The doctors explain how our body's digestive system converts food into energy and eliminates waste.
The show also features an interesting segment on the gut microbiome, which is the community of bacteria that lives inside our guts. The doctors show us how this microbiome plays a vital role in our overall health and how we can keep it healthy through a balanced diet.
In addition, the episode discusses some common digestive problems, such as heartburn, indigestion, and diarrhea. The doctors explain the reasons behind these problems and offer useful tips on how to alleviate the symptoms.
The doctors also take us on a tour of a sewage plant to explain how it treats sewage and what happens to our waste after we flush it down the toilet.
Towards the end of the show, the doctors perform a 'Poo Challenge,' where they examine different types of feces and ask viewers to identify which ones belong to which animal. They also offer some fascinating facts about animal digestion, including how koalas can eat eucalyptus leaves which contain toxins that would be lethal to other animals.
Overall, this episode of Operation Ouch season 1 provides a comprehensive overview of the digestive system and how it works. It's an entertaining and educational show that offers useful tips on how to keep our digestive system healthy and functioning properly.
