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Digestive System
Reviewing the anatomy of the digestive system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| mouth | a cavity where food is chewed and ground by the teeth. |
| salivary glands | They carry out the chemical digestion of carbohydrates. |
| stomach | It is connected to the oesophagus through an opening called the cardia. |
| small intestines | This is a very long tube. |
| large intestines | It has three parts: the caecum, the colon and the rectum, |
| pancreas | It produces digestive enzymes that help break down food in the small intestine. |
| liver | It is the largest internal organ in the human body and a key player in metabolism, detoxification, and digestion. |
| gallbladder | It is a small but important organ involved in the digestion of fats. |
| appendix | It is a small, tube-like pouch attached to the beginning of the large intestine. |
| rectum | It is the final section of the large intestine, serving as the last stop before waste leaves the body. |
| anus | It is the final part of the digestive system, where solid waste (feces) leaves the body. It plays a key role in controlling defecation and maintaining continence. |
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