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The first step of digestion and ingestion, through mechanical digestion of bolus (chewable) foods. Inside the mouth are 2 sets of teeth, an upper and lower row. The teeth help to mechanically break apart foods.

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Located in the mouth, it breaks down starch carbohydrates into glucose using amylase enzymes through chemical digestion. These glands secret saliva through ducts in your mouth. In addition to breaking down food, the salivary glands also contain antibodies that help kill germs.

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A flap of tissue across the trachea and esophagus that moves accordingly when you’re eating food and breathing to prevent choking. The epiglottis is made of a stiff, yet flexible tissue called cartilage, and protects your larynx, or voice box.

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The Esophagus transports food that enters through the mouth into the stomach. It uses mucus and peristalsis. Heartburn can occur when you throw up.

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Holds the food and digests it through HCl and Pepsin to break down the food. The stomach breaks down proteins, fats etc. and turns it into Chyme.

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Absorbs water, vitamins, and salts. Usually, most of the digesting has already been done, and the large intestine gets rid of wastes and egests feces.

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Digestion system song

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The small intestine use chemical digestion and villi to absorb nutrients to the body. It absorbs Lipid, proteins, etc. It uses absorption and spreads the nutrients to the rest of the body.

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The gallbladder stores bile that is produced by the liver.

and emulsifies fat. The gallbladder also moved bile into the small intestine.

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Produces enzymes such as insulin that help break down food, such as sugars which are carbs. Also empties digestive juices into the small intestine.

The pancreas makes about 8 ounces of digestive fluids per day.

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The function is unknown.

One theory is that the appendix acts as a storehouse for good bacteria, “rebooting” the digestive system after diarrheal illnesses. To us, it is a vestigial organ as it serves no purpose.

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Your digestive system breaks down the foods you eat so they can be absorbed into the body and used for energy and nutrients. Discover how it works.

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The liver regulates most chemical levels using detoxification and excretes a product called bile. This helps carry away waste products from the liver. All the blood leaving the stomach and intestines passes through the liver.