The Digestive System Flashcards

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Stomach

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The main digestive organ in animals.

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Saliva

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A watery fluid produced by the salivary glands that helps to soften food and break it down chemically.

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Small Intestine

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A coiled, tubular organ connected to the stomach.

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Pharynx

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A part of the throat that connects the mouth to the digestive tube.

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Large Intestine

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A thick, tubular organ that removes waste from the body.

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Esophagus

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A long muscular tube leading to the stomach.

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Colon

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The widest part of the large intestine.

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Digestion

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The process of breaking down food into smaller and simpler substances that your body can absorb.

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