Digestive System (Humans) (Speedy Study Guides). Speedy Publishing

      DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

      (HUMANS)

      Microvilli

      Blood

      capillaries

      Lacteal

      Glands

      Absorptive

      cells

      Arteriole

      Venule

      Gl tract

      mucosal

      layer

      Liver (bile)

      Gall bladder

      Common

      bile duct

      Duodenum

      Ascending

      colon

      Caecum

      Appendix

      Nasopharynx

      Mouth

      Oropharynx

      Mastication and

      secretion of

      salivary amylase

      Oesophagus

      Stomach

      Pancreas

      Jejunum

      Transverse colon

      Descending colon

      Ileum

      Sigmoid colon

      Rectum

      Anus

      Hydrochloric acid

      Pepsinogen

      Intrinsic factor

      Pancreatic enzymes

      The digestive system is a group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the entire body. Food passes through a long tube inside the body known as the alimentary canal or the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract). The alimentary canal is made up of the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, and large intestines. In addition to the alimentary canal, there are several important accessory organs that help your body to digest food but do not have food pass through them. Accessory organs of the digestive system include the teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. To achieve the goal of providing energy and nutrients to the

      LIVER, GALLBLADDER, PANCREAS AND BILE PASSAGE

      Liver and Gallbladder