Human Parts Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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Large intestine
A
A thick tubular organ that removes waste from the body
2
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Small intestine
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A coiled tubular organ connected to the stomach
3
Q
Stomach
A
The main digestive organ in animals
4
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Esophagus
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A long muscular tube leading to the stomach
5
Q
Pharynx
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A part of the throat that connects the mouth to the digestive tube
6
Q
Saliva
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A watery fluid produced by the salivary glands that help soften the food and break it down chemicaly
7
Q
Digestion
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Breaks down food into smaller and simpler substances that your body can absorb
8
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Colon
A
The widest part of the large intestine
