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PTCE
Digestive System
| Anatomy | Function |
|---|---|
| Gall bladder | Aids mainly in fat digestion & concentrates bile produced by the liver |
| Mouth | Chews food |
| Salivary gland | Secretes the enzyme amylase used to break down carbohydrates |
| Pharynx | Connects the mouth to the esophagus |
| Esophagus | Transports food from the mouth to the stomach |
| Pancreas | Secretes pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes that assist the absorption of nutrients & the digestion in the small intestine |
| Stomach | Releases acid to break down food |
| Small intestine | Absorbs nutrients from digested food |
| Large intestine | Reabsorbs water back into body; excretes food from the body |
| Rectum | Excretes fecal matter from the body |