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Chapter 8

Chapter 8 . The Digestive System. Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions. © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning. Major Structures and Accessory Organs of the Digestive System . Mouth . Primary Function Begins preparation of food for digestion. Related Combining Forms or/o

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Chapter 8

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  1. Chapter 8 The Digestive System

  2. Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

  3. Major Structures and Accessory Organs of the Digestive System

  4. Mouth • Primary Function • Begins preparation of food for digestion. • Related Combining Forms • or/o • stomat/o

  5. Structures of the Tongueand Oral Cavity

  6. Pharynx • Primary Function • Transports food from the mouth to the esophagus. • Related Combining Form • pharyng/o

  7. Esophagus • Primary Function • Transports food from the pharynx to the stomach. • Related Combining Form • esophag/o

  8. Stomach • Primary Functions • Breaks down food and mixes it with digestive juices. • Related Combining Form • gastr/o

  9. Structures of the Stomach

  10. Small Intestines • Primary Functions • Completes digestion and absorption of most nutrients. • Related Combining Form • enter/o

  11. Large Intestines • Primary Functions • Absorbs excess water. • Prepares solid waste for elimination. • Related Combining Forms • col/o, colon/o

  12. Structures of the Large Intestine

  13. Rectum and Anus • Primary Function • Controls the excretion of solid waste. • Related Combining Forms • an/o • proct/o • rect/o

  14. Liver • Primary Function • Secretes bile and enzymes to aid in the digestion of fats. • Related Combining Form • hepat/o

  15. Gallbladder • Primary Functions • Stores bile and releases it to the small intestine as needed. • Related Combining Form • cholecyst/o

  16. Pancreas • Primary Functions • Secretes digestive juices and enzymes into small intestine as needed. • Related Combining Form • pancreat/o

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