location where the initial phases of mechanical and chemical digestion begin
This is a continuation of the pharynx and is 25 cm long while emptying into the stomach inferiorly
Can hold up to 1500mL (4 liters) of chyme which can stay in the stomach for 2-4 hours
The walls of the _____ are formed by the _____ constrictor muscles, which constrict to push food into the esophagus.
is a 7-10 cm long brown-green sac found under the inferior surface of the right lobe of the liver.
Contains teeth, lips, cheeks and the tongue
functions include; production of bile, storage units for fats, and the activation of Vitamin D
Divided into 7 parts; contains the sigmoid color, rectum and anal canal
Defecation occurs when waste passes from the sigmoid colon into the rectum, which causes a reflex contraction of the rectal muscles expelling the waste.
lined with lamina propria (areolar connective tissue), muscularis mucosae (smooth muscle), and stratified squamous epithelium
3 parts; duodenum, jejunum, ileum
contains4 layers; serosa, muscularis, submucosa, and mucosa
Largest GLAND in the body
Mechanical digestion- After a bolus of food is swallowed, it leaves the esophagus and enters the stomach through the lower esophageal sphincter.
large, distensible muscular sac, which varies in size and shape from individual to individual. It lies to the left of the upper abdomen, immediately below the diaphragm.
The external anal sphincter can inhibit this movement voluntarily.
Roof; containing a hard and soft palate
Divided into three regions; nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx
If damaged, results lead to Type 1 Diabetes
7 different regions; cardiac, funds, body, pyloric antrum, pyloric canal, pyloric sphincter, pylorus,
connects to the ileum of the small intestine and traverses the abdomen to terminate at the anus.
secretes digestive enzymes that help break down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. It also has endocrine functions.
main digestion and absorption site for water, proteins, carbohydrates (sugars), and lipids (fats).
