digestive system Flashcards

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digestive

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mechanical (physical) - coursed by movement,

chemical - coursed by digestion,

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Gastrointestinal tract (structure)

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mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum,

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Accessory organs (liver)

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found In upper parts of abdomen

Breaks down medicines
Helps eliminate nitrogen from the body

Produces bile (breaks down fats

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Accessory organs (pancreas)

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triangular organ found between stomach and small intestine,

produces enzymes to break down starches, protein and fats,

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Accessory organs (gall bladder)

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stores the bile

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Rectum and Anus:

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rectum - short time where large intestine ends

anus - muscular opening at the end of the rectum

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