Description

a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
the small sac-shaped organ beneath the liver
any of numerous minute elongated projections set closely together on a surface, typically increasing its surface area for the absorption of substances, in particular.
the cecum, colon, and rectum collectively
the part of the intestine that runs between the stomach and the large intestine; the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum collectively
the internal organ in which the major part of the digestion of food occurs
a flap of cartilage at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe
the process of breaking down food by mechanical and enzymatic action in the alimentary canal into substances that can be used by the body
involves physically breaking the food into smaller pieces
the action of enzymes, and converted into a substance suitable for absorption and assimilation into the body
an enzyme, found chiefly in saliva and pancreatic fluid, that converts starch and glycogen into simple sugars
the chief digestive enzyme in the stomach, which breaks down proteins into polypeptides
the part of the alimentary canal that connects the throat to the stomach
the involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal, creating wavelike movements that push the contents of the canal forward
the final section of the large intestine, terminating at the anus
is the entry point for food
is mostly known for its blood sugar
nutrients are store, toxins and chemicals are filtered, and produces bile for fat digestion and elimination
the first segment of three and further breakdown of the food takes place
is the transition area from the mouth to the esophagus.

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Digestive system

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Digestive System

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digestive system

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