Organs
Mouth-> A mucous membrane-lined cavity. Where food is ingested
Pharynx->Connects mouth to the esophagus. Made up of two parts- oropharynx and laryngopharynx
Esophagus->Long passageway from esophagus to stomach(about 25 cm long) through the diaphragm, conducting food using peristalsis
Stomach->A C-shaped organ on the left side of the abdominal cavity, nearly hidden by the liver and diaphragm. It is where the majority of the food is digested, for 3-4 hours with an ability to hold up to 4 liters (1 gallon) of food. To keep the food in the stomach there are 2 sphincters at the esophagus and the small intestine.
Liver->An accessory organ that produces bile
Pancreas-> Another accessory organ that breaks down fats and secretes glucagon and insulin. They regulate the blood sugar levels in the body.
Gallbladder-> This organ stores bile that the liver produces.
Small Intestine-> Water, nutrients, and starches are absorbed and waste material starts to form.
Large Intestine-> Water and vitamin K and B are absorbed into the blood stream. The waste travels to the anus.
Anus-> The waste is excreted here.
Peristalsis-Wavelike motion used to push food down the throat
Sphincter-A type of valve
Bile-digestive juice that breaks down food
Pharynx->Connects mouth to the esophagus. Made up of two parts- oropharynx and laryngopharynx
Esophagus->Long passageway from esophagus to stomach(about 25 cm long) through the diaphragm, conducting food using peristalsis
Stomach->A C-shaped organ on the left side of the abdominal cavity, nearly hidden by the liver and diaphragm. It is where the majority of the food is digested, for 3-4 hours with an ability to hold up to 4 liters (1 gallon) of food. To keep the food in the stomach there are 2 sphincters at the esophagus and the small intestine.
Liver->An accessory organ that produces bile
Pancreas-> Another accessory organ that breaks down fats and secretes glucagon and insulin. They regulate the blood sugar levels in the body.
Gallbladder-> This organ stores bile that the liver produces.
Small Intestine-> Water, nutrients, and starches are absorbed and waste material starts to form.
Large Intestine-> Water and vitamin K and B are absorbed into the blood stream. The waste travels to the anus.
Anus-> The waste is excreted here.
Peristalsis-Wavelike motion used to push food down the throat
Sphincter-A type of valve
Bile-digestive juice that breaks down food
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