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Major organs of the digestive tract Oral Cavity (Mouth)
Pharynx
Esophagus
Stomach
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
Accessory Organs of the digestive system Teeth
Tongue
Salivary Glands
Liver
Gallbladder
Pancreas
Oral Cavity Ingestion, mechanical digestion with accessory organs (teeth and
tongue), moistening, mixing with salivary secretions.
Pharynx Muscular propulsion of materials into the esophagus.
Esophagus Transport of materials to the stomach.
Stomach Chemical digestion of materials by acid and enzymes;
mechanical digestion through muscular contractions.
Small Intestine Enzymatic digestion and absorption of water, organic substrates,
vitamins, and ions
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Large Intestine Dehydration and compaction of indigestible materials in
preparation for elimination
Teeth Mechanical digestion by chewing
Tongue Assists mechanical digestion with teeth, sensory analysis.
Salivary Glands Secretion of lubricating fluid containing enzymes that break down
carbohydrates.
Liver Secretion of bile (important for lipid digestion), storage of
nutrients, many other vital functions.
Gall bladder Storage and concentration of bile.
Pancreas Exocrine cells secrete buffers and digestive enzymes; endocrine
cells secrete hormones.
Mechanical digestion Crushing and shearing to increase surface area.
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Major organs of the digestive tract Oral Cavity (Mouth)
Pharynx
Esophagus
Stomach
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
Accessory Organs of the digestive system Teeth
Tongue
Salivary Glands
Liver
Gallbladder
Pancreas
Oral Cavity Ingestion, mechanical digestion with accessory organs (teeth and
tongue), moistening, mixing with salivary secretions.
Pharynx Muscular propulsion of materials into the esophagus.
Esophagus Transport of materials to the stomach.
Stomach Chemical digestion of materials by acid and enzymes;
mechanical digestion through muscular contractions.
Small Intestine Enzymatic digestion and absorption of water, organic substrates,
vitamins, and ions
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Large Intestine Dehydration and compaction of indigestible materials in
preparation for elimination
Teeth Mechanical digestion by chewing
Tongue Assists mechanical digestion with teeth, sensory analysis.
Salivary Glands Secretion of lubricating fluid containing enzymes that break down
carbohydrates.
Liver Secretion of bile (important for lipid digestion), storage of
nutrients, many other vital functions.
Gall bladder Storage and concentration of bile.
Pancreas Exocrine cells secrete buffers and digestive enzymes; endocrine
cells secrete hormones.
Mechanical digestion Crushing and shearing to increase surface area.
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