Ch.3, Less Flashcards
(15 cards)
Saliva
Saliva helps to moisten and soften the bolus and to break it down chemically.
Mouth
The pharynx connects the mouth and esophagus.
Esophagus
Now you swallow and the bolus passes into a long muscular tube called the esophagus.
Pharynx
The bolus moves to the pharynx another name for the portion of the throat that connects the mouth to the digestive tube
Liver
A large glandular organ that produces digestive juices and breaks down harmful substances in the blood.
Stomach
The stomach is a digestive organ with thick muscular walls.
Pancreas
A gland that produces digestive fluids and other helpful chemicals.
Small Intestine
The small intestine is a coiled tubular organ that is connected to the stomach.
Large Intestine
The large intestine is a thick tubular organ that removes undigested waste.
Gall Bladder
A small structure in the body’s digestive system that stores bile.
Colon
The colon is the widest part of the large intestine.
Incisors
The teeth in the front of me the mouth.
Canines
The long pointy teeth next to the front teeth.
Molar
The flat teeth in the back of the month.
Digestion
Digestion breaks down food into smaller and simpler substances that your body can absorb.
