The digestive system is a set of organs, that work together to process complex food like starch into simple molecules your body needs.
Summary
First the glands in the mouth anticipate make saliva before even eating. the system is done in three primary processes: mixing food, moving food and using chemicals to break down the food. by using
specific parts for some cases whilst the others do theirs.
Functions of each parts
Salivary Glands
Produce saliva to lubricate the food to the oeseopahgus.
Oesepahgus
is a passage way for foods and liquids that have been swallowed into pharynx to reach the stomach.
Liver
is to filter the blood coming from the digestive tract.
Gall bladder
is to store and concentrate bile.
Stomach
secretes acid and enzymes that digest food.
Bile Duct
is to carry bile from the gall bladder and empty it into the upper part of the duodenum.
Large Intestine
is to absorb water from the remnants of indigestible food matter.
Small Intestine
is where 90% of the digestion and absorption food occurs.
Duodenum
it receives partially digested food known as 'chymes' from the stomach.
Pancreas
converts food into fuel for the body's cell.
Appendix
acts as a store house for good bacteria.
Rectum
acts as a storage site for poop or feces.
Anus
It where the contents are liquid, gas or solid.
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