Digestive System - GI Tract
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What are the different segments of the GI Tract?
Mouth, Pharynx, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Rectum, Anus
Mouth
What is it’s function?
Chew/Moisten Food
Mouth
Special features?
Teeth, tongue, salivary glands
Pharynx
What is it’s function?
Passageway for air and food after food is chewed
Pharynx
Special features?
Tongue
Esophagus
What is it’s function?
Guides food from Pharynx to Stomach
Stomach
What is it’s function?
Mechanical and Chemical Digestion, Mixes food with gastric juices
Stomach
Special features?
Gastric juices
What are gastric juices made of?
Hydrochloric acid, intrinsic factor, mucus, pepsinogen
Small Intestine
What is it’s function?
Digestion, absorption
Small Intestine
Special features?
Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum
Large Intestine
What is it’s function?
Absorbs nutrients/water, temporarily stores and eliminates waste
Large Intestine
Special features?
Appendix, colon, anus
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