Chapter3 Lesson2 Flashcards
Saliva
A watery fluid that moistens and softens food.
Mouth
The mouth is where digestion begins.
Esophagus
A long muscular tube leading to the stomach.
Pharynx
The part of the throat that connects the mouth to the digestive tube.
Liver
A large glandular organ that produces digestive juices and breaks down harmful substances in the blood.
Stomach
The main digestive organ in most animals.
Pancreas
A gland that produces digestive fluids and other helpful chemicals.
Small Intestines
A coiled, tubelike digestive organ connected to the stomach.
Large Intestine
A thick, tubelike organ hat removes waste from the body.
Gall Bladder
A small structure in the body’s digestive system that stores bile.
Colon
The widest and longest part of the large intestine.
Incisors
The teeth in the front of the mouth.
Canines
The long pointy teeth next to the front teeth.
Molars
The flat teeth in the back of the mouth.
Digestion
The process by which food is broken down into usable substances.
