Accessory Digestive Organs – Aid Digestion

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Teeth

Break down food mechanically (mastication).

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Tongue

Helps with food manipulation and taste.

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Salivary Glands

Produce saliva containing enzymes (amylase)

<p>Produce saliva containing enzymes (amylase)</p>
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(SG) Parotid Gland

Largest salivary gland, located near the ear.

<p>Largest salivary gland, located near the ear.</p>
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(SG) Submandibular Gland

Located under the jaw

<p>Located under the jaw</p>
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(SG) Sublingual Gland

Located under the tongue.

<p>Located under the tongue.</p>
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Liver

Produces bile for fat digestion.

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Gallbladder

Stores and releases bile.

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Pancreas

Produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate.

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