1.Digestion begins here. Mechanical and chemical digestion occurs here.
2.A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.
3.Muscle contractions that "push" the food down the esophagus.
4.Hollow organ that holds food. Mechanical and chemical digestion occurs here.
5.Bile is created here. Bile helps to break down food. Largest organ in the body.
6.Stores bile until it is needed.
7.Nutrients are absorbed in the bloodstream.
8.Water is absorbed in the bloodstream.
9.Produces insulin which helps to break down sugar in the body.
10.A flap that covers the trachea when you swallow.
11.Produce saliva. They also secrete amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch.
12.Final straight portion of the large intestine where waste is stored.
13.Where waste leaves the body
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1• Stomach
2• Esophagus
3• Peristalsis
4• Salivary Glands
5• Liver
6• Gall bladder
7• Small Intestines
8• Large Intestines
9• Pancreas
10• Epiglottis
11• Mouth
12• Rectum
13• Anus