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name the primary organs associated with digestion
mouth, pharynx, esophogus stomach, small intestines , large intestines
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Name 4 accessory organs of digestion
salvary glands, liver,gallbladder,pancreas
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state three main functions of digestive system
digestion absorbtion, and elemination
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define bolus
small mas of masticated food ready to be swallowed
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define Peristalsis
series of wave like muscular contractions that are involuntary
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converts food into a semiliquid
hydracholric acid and gastric juices
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what is the first part of the small intestine
duodenum
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semiliquid food is called
chyme
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what transports nutrients to body cells
circulatory system
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large intestion can be divided into 4 sections called
cecum, collon, rectum, and anal canal
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what is the largest glandular organ in the body
liver
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stores and concentrates bile
gallbladder
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the important function of the pancreas?
produces digestive enzymes
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three functions of the liver
aids metabalism, produces bile, stores Iron and vitamins
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where does digestion and absorbtion mainly take place
small intestine
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the salvary glands in and around the mouth are called the?
pratid,sublingual, mandibular
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two hormones secreted by the pancreas
insulin, glucangon
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