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Digestive Organs

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anus A muscular opening at the end of the rectum through which waste material is eliminated from the body
appendix A small, fingerlike extension of the vertebrate cecum; contains a mass of white blood cells that contribute to immunity; sometimes considered vestigial
esophagus A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.
gall bladder An organ that sits inferior of the liver and stores bile and releases it as needed into the small intestine
large intestine The last section of the digestive system, where water is absorbed from food and the remaining material is compacted into feces
liver The largest digestive system accessory organ that produces bile that helps dissolve and emulsify lipids.
oral cavity mouth; helps digest carbohydrates by mechanically breaking down food and chemically dissolving it with saliva
pancreas An organ in the abdominal cavity with two roles. The first is to produce digestive enzymes which are delivered to the small intestine. The second is an endocrine role: to secrete insulin into the bloodstream to help regulate blood sugar levels.
pharynx throat; passageway for food to the esophagus and air to the larynx
rectum A short tube at the end of the large intestine where indigestible waste material is stored before being eliminated
salivary glands Glands of the mouth that produce saliva, a digestive secretion
small intestine 20 foot long digestive organ where most chemical digestion and absorption of food takes place
stomach large muscular pouch-like sac that continues the mechanical and chemical digestion of food
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