Parts of the Digestive System

Nota:

• - Teeth begin Mechanical digestion - Salivary glands induce chemical digestion (Amylase) - Tongue - processes & distinguishes food; turns into a bolus; and pushed down pharynx 

1. Amylase

1. Trachea (windpipe)
2. C. Esophagus
   1. <

1. - stores food

   Nota:

   • ~ 2L of food and fluid - empties ~2-6 hrs
   1. - secretes Gastric Juice
      1. secreted by:
         1. Chief Cells
         2. Parietal Cells
         3. Mucous Cells
      2. Mixes w/ food to create Chyme

1. 3. Small Intestine
   1. 4. Large Intestine
      1. C. Rectum
      2. B. Colon
      3. A. Cecum
   2. A. Duodenum
   3. B. Jejunum
   4. C. Ileum