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Digestive System (12 Cards)

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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.
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Author: CoboCards-User
Main topic: Medicine
Topic: Anatomy
School / Univ.: SUNY Albany
Published: 23.04.2012
Tags: Digestion
 
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