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Understanding Digestive System Functions and Vital Organs

Explore the role of the digestive system in nutrient absorption and waste disposal. Learn about key organs like the liver, stomach, and colon, each playing a crucial function in the digestion process. Find out how the mouth, esophagus, and pancreas contribute to breaking down food for the body to absorb. Discover the importance of the rectum, anus, and appendix in waste elimination. Dive deep into the fascinating world of digestion with this informative guide.

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Understanding Digestive System Functions and Vital Organs

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  1. Digestive System By: Connor Chandler

  2. Function • The function of the digestive system is to take out nutrients in food and dispose of the extra waste.

  3. Organs • The organs include: • -Liver • -Gallbladder • -Small intestine • -Stomach • -Esophagus • -Anus • -Rectum • -Mouth • -Colon • -Appendix

  4. Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach • Mouth- Take in food • Esophagus-To force food from the throat into the stomach. • Stomach- To chemically and mechanically digest food and to turn food into chime so the body can digest it.

  5. Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas • Liver-To filter toxins from blood and it makes bile. • Gallbladder-To store and release bile into the small intestine. • Pancreas- Delivers enzymes to break down fat.

  6. Rectum/ Anus, Colon, Appendix • Rectum/ Anus-To keep the intestine sealed shut until the need to pass feces arises. • Colon/ Large intestine-To absorb water and then to pass useless waste from the body. • Appendix- No technical function.

  7. Works cited • http://quizlet.com/10387502/functions-of-the-digestive-system-organs-flash-cards/ • https://www.google.com/

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