Digestive System Mrs. Lostaunau
Mouth Chews food for swallowing Adds saliva to break down carbohydrates We can only taste liquids.
The Mouth
Esophagus Muscular tube Peristalsis Moves food to stomach
The Esophagus
Stomach Muscles contract to mash food Mucus lines the walls of the stomach Stomach acid dissolve nutrients
The Stomach
Pancreas Adds enzymes to process sugar Insulin Diabetes
Gallbladder Adds enzyme to process fat Bile
Gall Bladder and Pancreas
Small Intestine Diameter of a dime 20 feet long! Villi absorb nutrients and water passing them onto the blood.
Small Intestine and Sending Food to the Body
Liver Blood comes her straight from the small intestine. Cleans blood Stores nutrients Changes some nutrients 200 different jobs
The Liver
Large Intestine Absorbs leftover water and nutrients Feces formed
Large Intestine
Rectum and Anus Stores feces When capacity (maximum storage) is reached, sends a signal to the brain Feces are squeezed through the anus for disposal.