1. - breaks down food into molecules the body can use, getting rid of undigested molecules http://health.howstuffworks.com/adam- 200086.htm http://health.howstuffworks.com/adam- 200088.htm Digestive System

2. peristalsis – muscle contractions, moves food through tract sphincters - valves; regulate passage of material between chambers

3. The Digestive Tract Gastrointestinal Tract (GI) Mouth – Teeth – physical saliva – moistens and lubricates food - amylase – begins the breakdown of carbohydrates (chemical) Pharynx –back of throat –food (bolus) triggers reflex –epiglottis – flap of cartilage, covers trachea

4. Esophagus – connect mouth to stomach

5. Stomach – * physical and chemical digestion *gastric juice secreted by cells of stomach hydrochloric acid (HCl)– breaks down protein strands into single strands pepsin – enzymes; proteins into amino acids *peristalsis

6. Small intestines completes digestion absorption of nutrients *duodenum – 1 st part of small intestines; receives secretions from pancreas, liver and gallbladder bile – produced by liver and stored in gallbladder - breaks down fats enzymes complete digestion of carbs, proteins and lipids lipases -fats

7. Absorbtion of nutrients to the blood villi – fingerlike projections; cover lining of small intestines. -increase surface area for absorption

8. Large intestines - colon water absorption compacting undigested material – waste (feces) Rectum storage and elimination of waste

9. Digestive System also includes the liver and the pancreas –Pancreas Produces digestive enzymes insulin –Liver Digested molecules absorbed into bloodstream transported to liver Maintains blood sugar levels http://www.innerbody.com/image/digeov.html

10. Liver Nutrients transported to the liver Stores extra sugar as glycogen converts glycogen back to glucose to use for energy Modify amino acids –Ex: make amino acids and proteins Detoxifies poison –Stores poisons unable to change

11. Cirrhosis – scarring of the liver

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