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ANAT.FINAL

  1. Oral cavity?
    Obtains and processes food.
  2. Salivary Glands.
    Secrete saliva.
  3. Pharynx.
    Pathway to esophagus.
  4. Esophagus.
    Transports food to stomach.
  5. Stomach.
    Stores food; mechanical disruption; digests some proteins.
  6. Pancreas.
    Secretes digestive enzymes.
  7. Liver
    Produces bile to assist in fat digestion.
  8. Gallbladder.
    Stores bile until needed.
  9. Small intestine.
    Site of most digestion and absorption.
  10. Large intestine.
    Absorbs some water and minerals; prepare for defecation.
  11. Rectum and Anus.
    Excretes waste.
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Card Set
ANAT.FINAL
Description
Digestive (organ/function)
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