Digestive System By: JOSE GARCIA

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Esophagus

Stomach The internal organ in which the first part of digestion occurs, being (in humans and many mammals) a pear-shaped enlargement of the... The internal organ in which the first part of digestion occurs, being (in humans and many mammals) a pear-shaped enlargement of the...

Small intestine The part of the intestine that runs between the stomach and the large intestine; the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum collectively. The part of the intestine that runs between the stomach and the large intestine; the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum collectively.

Large intestine The cecum, colon, and rectum collectively. The cecum, colon, and rectum collectively.

Liver Special uniform worn by a servant or official. Special uniform worn by a servant or official.

Appendix A tube-shaped sac attached to and opening into the lower end of the large intestine in humans and some other mammals. A tube-shaped sac attached to and opening into the lower end of the large intestine in humans and some other mammals.

Pancreas A large gland behind the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum. Embedded in the pancreas are the islets of Langerhan... A large gland behind the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum. Embedded in the pancreas are the islets of Langerhan...

Gall bladder The small sac-shaped organ beneath the liver, in which bile is stored after secretion by the liver and before release into the intestine. The small sac-shaped organ beneath the liver, in which bile is stored after secretion by the liver and before release into the intestine.

Enzymes A substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction. Most enzymes are... A substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction. Most enzymes are...

Bile/bile duct A bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder A bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder

Mucus A slimy substance, typically not miscible with water, secreted by mucous membranes and glands for lubrication, protection, etc. A slimy substance, typically not miscible with water, secreted by mucous membranes and glands for lubrication, protection, etc. Learn More | Dismiss Learn More | Dismiss

Chemical digestion Digestion is the mechanical and chemical breaking down of food into smaller components that can be absorbed into a blood stream, for... Digestion is the mechanical and chemical breaking down of food into smaller components that can be absorbed into a blood stream, for...

Absorption The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another: "shock absorption". The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another: "shock absorption".

Mechanical digestion The breaking of food into digestible chunks, normally using the teeth. The breaking of food into digestible chunks, normally using the teeth.

Salivary amylase Amylase is an enzyme that breaks starch down into sugar. Amylase is present in human saliva, where it begins the chemical process of... Amylase is an enzyme that breaks starch down into sugar. Amylase is present in human saliva, where it begins the chemical process of...

Villi Any of numerous minute elongated projections set closely together on a surface, typically increasing its surface area for the absorption... Any of numerous minute elongated projections set closely together on a surface, typically increasing its surface area for the absorption...

Gastric juices A thin, clear, virtually colorless acidic fluid secreted by the stomach glands and active in promoting digestion A thin, clear, virtually colorless acidic fluid secreted by the stomach glands and active in promoting digestion

chyme The pulpy acidic fluid that passes from the stomach to the small intestine, consisting of gastric juices and partly digested food. The pulpy acidic fluid that passes from the stomach to the small intestine, consisting of gastric juices and partly digested food. h

Duodenum The first part of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, leading to the jejunum. The first part of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, leading to the jejunum.

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