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The Digestive System

The Digestive System. By: Paige Redmond Dierra Mollison. Structures of the Digestive System. Mouth- where the break down of food begins Pharynx-passageway for food Esophagus-tube going from pharynx to stomach Stomach-where acids and enzymes continue to break down food

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The Digestive System

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  1. The Digestive System By: Paige Redmond Dierra Mollison

  2. Structures of the Digestive System • Mouth- where the break down of food begins • Pharynx-passageway for food • Esophagus-tube going from pharynx to stomach • Stomach-where acids and enzymes continue to break down food • Small intestine-uses enzymes and bile to break down food and absorb nutrients • Large intestine-moves waste to rectum • Liver- makes chemicals for the body and processes the nutrients from the small intestine • Gallbladder- creates and secretes bile for the small intestine • Pancreas- secretes enzymes for the small intestine • Rectum- store waste until it is removed

  3. Functions • Break down foods • Absorbs water, vitamins and nutrients

  4. The Digestive System

  5. Diseases of the Digestive System • Crohn's Disease • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) • Hemorrhoids (piles) • Indigestion • Diarrhea • Constipation

  6. Sources • http://www.herb-health-guide.com/digestive-system.html • http://www.cchs.net/health/health-info/docs/1600/1699.asp?index=7041 • http://www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/schools/middle/slms/Digestive_AH4/Digestive%20system.gif

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