ORGAN
Stomach
Small Intestine Large Intestine Gall Bladder Salivary Glands Liver Pancreas |
MAIN FUNCTION
Receives food from the esophagus and mixes it with gastric juices to begin the digestive process to form kime.
Completes digestion of nutrients in chime and absorbs the products of digestion Absorbs water Stores bile between meals and releases bile when stimulated Secrete saliva to moisten food, bind particles, and begin chemical digestion Produces bile, controls body glucose and glycogen levels Makes insulin, contains enzymes to break down fat, protein, and carbs |