digestive system Flashcards
1
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digestive
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mechanical (physical) - coursed by movement,
chemical - coursed by digestion,
2
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Gastrointestinal tract (structure)
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mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum,
3
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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
4
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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,
5
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Accessory organs (gall bladder)
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stores the bile
6
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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