Accessory Organs Flashcards

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Salivary Glands

Function:

A

makes saliva- about 1 liter per day

About 99% water

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Salivary Glands

3 Main Glands:

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  1. Parotid
  2. Sublingual
  3. Submandibular
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3
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Teeth

4 Main Types:

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  1. Incisors- 8 (cuts into food)
  2. Canines- 4 (tear food)
  3. Premolars 8 (crushes and grinds food)
  4. Moloars - 12 (crushes and grinds food)

32 in total

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4
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Tongue

Function:

A

Moves and pushes food into throat

Helps with talking and uses chemical digstion
3,000-10,000 taste buds

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5
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Liver

Function:

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Makes bile which breaks down fat
Eliminates nitrogen
Assists with chemical digestion
Filters blood

heaviest & largest internal organ

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6
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GallBladder

Function:

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Stores bile

Located under liver
pear shaped

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Pancreas

Function:

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Releases hormones and energy that help to break down food
Lowers glucose level

Chemical digestion
hormones: insuline, glucagon etc

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