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Mouth OR
oral cavity
parts of mouth
teeth tongue salivary glands
functions of mouth
mechanical digestion
chemical digestion
form bolus for swallowing
Passageway for food from mouth to
esophagus.
pharynx
Initiates swallowing reflex
pharynx
Transports food to the stomach via peristalsis.
esophagus
Lower esophageal sphincter prevents a
acid reflux
parts of stomach
Cardia, fundus, body, pylorus.
functions of stomach
Stores food temporarily.
* Mechanical digestion (churning).
* Chemical digestion of proteins (pepsin,
HCl).
* Converts bolus into chyme.
Small Intestine parts
duodenum, jejunum, ileum
Major site of digestion and absorption.
small intestin
Receives bile and pancreatic
enzymes.
duodenum
Absorbs nutrients.
jejunum
Absorbs bile salts, vitamin B12.
ileum
parts of large intestine
- cecum
- ascending colon
- transverse
- descending
- sigmoid
- rectum
Absorbs water and electrolyte
large intestine
Forms and stores feces.
large intestine
Houses gut microbiota.
large intestine
Stores feces.
rectum
Controls defecation through anal sphincters.
anus
Accessor
liver, gallbladder, pancreas
Produces bile to emulsify fats.
Processes nutrients, detoxifies substances.
liver
Stores and concentrates bile.
gall bladder
Releases bile into duodenum.
gall bladder