Question

digestion of food is an exothermic rxn or not??

Answer 1

Different food react differently to the chemicals secreted by the body. Some have a exothermic effect others endothermic. Creating excess heat or cold .

In aurvedic this is called pitta or khapha . Invariably gasses are released this is called vatha these gasses released are harmful as they react with the stomach and intestine lining creating discomfort and burning sensation. As pain is experienced the muscles contract and reduces the flow of blood to the region.

Streaching of the arms and back creates a relief there by allowing blood flow to remove waste products accumulated in the region.

Answer 2

these reaction is exothermic because the product of these reaction is energy