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Flashcards by Paula Rodriguez-Picavea Perez, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Paula Rodriguez-Picavea Perez
about 7 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Digestive tract | Also called the gastrointestinal tract, is a long twisting tube that starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. |
| Secretions | Contain substances involved in breaking down or digesting food. |
| Accessory glands | Are complex organs that secrete substances into the digestive tract. |
| Mouth | Is the entrance to the digestive tract.It is closed by the lips.It leads to the pharynx.Contains the tongue and teeths.The salivary glands produce and secrete saliva. |
| Pharynx | Is a muscular tube that connects the digestive system to the respiratory system. |
| Epiglottis | Covers the glottis.Stops food from entering the respiratory system. |
| Oesophagus | It is normally closed,opens when food is ingested.Connects the pharynx to the stomach. |
| Stomach | It has three layers of muscle that allow it to perform movements to mix food and gastric acid. |
| Liver | Contains small ducts secreted by the liver cells. |
| Gallbladder | Is located under the liver.Its function is to store bile. |
| Pancreas | Is a long narrow gland with two ducts: main pancreatic duct (crosses the hole pancreas) |
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