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alimentary canal
The organs through which food is moved: esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine.
Esophagus
Hollow tube, food mixed with saliva and moved to bolus using peristalsis
Stomach
food is mixed by churning and protein digestion begins.
acidic environment created by gastric puts that release digestive juices
Small intestine
Highly folded with villi where nutrients are absorbed: duedenum, jejunum, and ileum
Large intestine
Where water and dissolved minerals are absorbed.
Accessory organs
Pancreas: makes enzymes that are released in stomach via duodenum.
makes hormones that regulate blood sugar concentrations.
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