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What is the digestive track lined with

Epithelial Cells

What is Chemical digestion

 enzymes in the saliva break down carbohydrates

Peristalsis

muscular contractions that move food down the esophagus

Stomach

Muscular sac that holds and churns food using smooth muscles

Small Intestine

Surrounded by capillaries to absorb nutrients

Large Intestine

Reabsorbs water into the body to create solid waste

Rectum

Rectum stores fecal matter

Anus

Anus has two sphincters where fecal matter is released

Liver

makes and secretes bile, which helps break down fat

Gallbladder

stores and concentrates bile

Pancreas

secretes digestive enzymes to breakdown carbohydrates, proteins and lipids

Rectum

Store Feces before eliminating it

Anus

Eliminates waste in body

Peristasis

muscle contractions that move food down the esophagus