digestive system

Vomiting

Quick way of getting rid of unwanted bacteria

Diarrhoea

Another quick way of getting rid of bacteria and viruses

Heartburn

Burning sensation that rises up the oesophagus from the stomach

Appendicitis

The appendix is a dead end tube connected to the large intestine

Mouth

Mechanical and chemical digestion

Salivary glands

Produces juices that begin chemical digestion and lubricate food to make it easier

Throat

Moves the food from your mouth to stomach

Oesophagus

Sends food to the stomach by contracting

Liver

Produces bile

Gallbladder

Stores excess bile and releases it into the small intestine

Pancreas

Releases juices into small intestine aiding digestion and neutralising stomach acid

Stomach

Muscular wall contracts to mix and grind

Sphincter

A ring of muscle

Small intestine

Absorbs 90 percent of nutrients from food

Large intestine

Final absorption of vitamins water and nutrients

Rectum

Receives faeces

Anus

Controls final release of waste

Peristalsis

Rhythmic contraction of muscles moves food down your oesophagus