Ch.8-Digestive System Flashcards
1
Q
digestive system is also known as what
A
gastrointestinal (GI) system
2
Q
most organs here are different sections of what?
A
30 ft continuous muscular tube called the gut, alimentary canal, or gastrointestinal tract
3
Q
8 organs of the digestive system
A
oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, anus
4
Q
accessory organs of digestive system
A
liver, pancreas, gallbladder, salivary glands
5
Q
three main functions of digestive system
A
digesting food, absorbing nutrients, eliminating waste