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Mouth

The mouth is where the digestive track begins. Enzymes released into the mouth start the process of digestion.

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Pharynx

Because both food and air move through it, the pharynx is part of both the respiratory system and the digestive system.

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Epiglottis

The epiglottis is the small piece of tissue that covers the opening to the larynx and trachea to keep food and liquid out of the lungs when you breathe.

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Esophagus

The Esophagus is a soft, muscular tube that moves food from the pharynx to the stomach.

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Liver

The liver is the body's largest internal organ. The liver performs many tasks, including storing energy and helping the body get rid of toxins (poisons).

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Gallbladder

The gallbladder is the small pouch that stores bile. The gallbladder releases bile into the duodendum to help digest fats in the foods you eat.

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Stomach

The stomach has a lining that's tough enough to hold up in the highly acidic environment needed to break down food.

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Pancreas

The pancreas makes hormones (including insulin) to regulate the blood glucose level. It also makes enzymes to break down food in the intestines.

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Small Intestine

The small intestine is called small because of its width, not its length. It's actually much longer than the large intestine. The small and large intestines form one continuous tube.

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Large Intestine

The large intestine consists of three parts - the cecum, colon and rectum.

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Appendix

The appendix is attached to the cecum. When it's inflamed it's called appendicitis.

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Anus

The anus marks the exit point of the digestive tract where feces leaves the body.