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A long, muscular tube that begins at the mouth and includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus

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A hole where fecal matter/ stool is expelled as the final process of the digestive system

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The largest part of the large intestine that receives mostly digested food, and has 4 sections

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Also known as the gastrointestinal system, it is responsible for the physical and chemical breakdown of food so It can be taken into the bloodstream

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The first 9-10 inches of the small intestine bile from the gallbladder or liver and pancreatic juice enter this section through ducts or tubes

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Muscular tube behind the trachea

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A small muscular sac located under the liver and attached to it by connective tissue. It stores and concentrates bile

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The bony structure that forms the roof of the mouth and separates the mouth from the nasal cavities

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The final 12 feet of the small intestine that connects to the large intestine

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Receives food as it enters the body

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Largest gland in the body and is an accessory organ to the digestive system. It secretes bile that is used to emulsify the fats in the digestive tract

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The glandular organ located behind the stomach that produces pancreatic juices that contain enzymes to digest food

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The final section of the alimentary canal. It is 5 feet in length

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8 feet in length and forms the middle section of the small intestine

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An involuntary movement of muscles to move food in a forwards direction

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Helps lubricate the mouth during speech and moistens food while chewing so it can be swallowed easily

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Separates the mouth from the nasopharynx

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Final 6-8 inches of the large intestine and serves as a storage area for indigestible and waste

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Tube that carries air and food. Air is carried to the trachea and food is taken to the esophagus

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Coiled section of the alimentary canal

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An enlarged part of the alimentary canal that receives food from the esophagus

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Special structures that physically break down food by chewing and grinding

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Muscular organs that have special receptors called taste buds

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Muscular structure attached to the large intestine

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Finger-like projections that help in the absorption of nutrients in the digestive tract