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The digestive system

The digestive system. By: Mercedes Pérez, Eduardo Banda, Jorge de la Peña , and Maria Torres. Key Terms of lesson:. Esophagus Small intestine Large intestine Mouth and teeth Gallbladder Rectum Liver Pancreas. System structure.

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The digestive system

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  1. The digestive system By: Mercedes Pérez, Eduardo Banda, Jorge de la Peña , and Maria Torres

  2. Key Terms of lesson: Esophagus Small intestine Large intestine Mouth and teeth Gallbladder Rectum Liver Pancreas

  3. System structure • The system structure of the digestive system consist of many organs working together to carry out specific functions. • The esophagus, small intestine, large intestine, teeth and mouth, stomach, liver, gall bladder, and the pancreas are some organs that are included in the system structure of the digestive system.

  4. Esophagus • The esophagus is the muscular tube dorsal to the trachea. This tube carries the bolus (after the food is chewed and mixed with saliva it becomes bolus) to the stomach.

  5. Small intestine • The small intestine chemically digests the food and absorbs its nutrients into your blood.

  6. Large intestine • The large intestine functions the absorption of water and any remaining nutrients storage of indigestible materials before they are eliminated.

  7. Mouth and teeth • The mouth and teeth work together to chew the food and break it down to pass it to the throat.

  8. Stomach • The stomach is an enlarged part of the alimentary canal. It receives the food from the esophagus.

  9. Liver and gallbladder • The liver stores sugar in the form of glycogen. • The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile.

  10. Pancreas • The pancreas produces juices that contain enzymes to digest food.

  11. Related Health Careers Digestive System

  12. Dietitian: a person whose job is to give people advice about what to eat in order to be healthy. • Velda N. De La Garza 224 Lindberg Ave. McAllen ,TX 78501 (956)971-0066(office) (956)971-0072(fax) • Nancy A. Martinez , RD 2101 S Col. Rowe Blvd Suite 75 McAllen ,TX 78503 (956)618-7110(office) (956)618-7122(fax)

  13. Gastroenterologist: A physician with specialized and formal training in treating diseases of the digestive system. They are truly considered the experts for diagnosing and treating diseases of the stomach and the intestines. • Leonard Michael M. MD 404 Lindberg Ave. McAllen, TX 78501 (956)340-4352 • Jose Rodriguez, MD 801 E. Nolana Ave. McAllen ,TX 78504 (956)632-4000

  14. Hepatologist: A specialist in diagnosing and treating liver diseases. • Rafael Amaro MD 5423 S McColl Rd Edinburg, TX 78539 (956)682-4800

  15. Proctologist: A medical professional who specializes in diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. • Pena Francisco 801 E Nolana Ave #15,McAllen, TX 78504 (956)661-8989

  16. System function • The digestive system is responsible for the physical and chemical breakdown of food so that it can be taken into the blood stream and later be used by body cells and tissues.

  17. Diseases • Some of the many diseases: • Appendicitis- The inflammation of the appendix. • Cirrhosis- Chronic destruction of the liver cells. • Pancreatitis- Inflammation of pancreas.

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