Fun Facts

1. An adult esophagus ranges from 10 to 14 inches in length, and 1 inch in diameter.

2. We make 1 to 3 pints of saliva a day.

3. Within the colon, a typical person harbors more than 400 distinct species of bacteria.

4. The liver is the largest organ in the body and performs more than 500 functions.

5. Food stays in your stomach for 2 to 3 hours.