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Digestive System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mouth | Physical & chemical digestion through teeth and saliva |
| Esophagus | tube that moves food by muscle contractions. Connects mouth and stomach |
| Stomach | Muscular bag that contracts, contains acids & enzymes. |
| Small Intestines | Muscular tube where chemical digestion occurs & nutrients are absorbed |
| Large Intestines | Tube where water and nutrients are absorbed. Creates and stores solid waste. |
| Rectum | Stores solid waste until it is released |