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peristalsis

involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscle, wavelike, push contents of canal forward

Villi

the absorption of substances

Jejunum/ Ileum

small intestine into larger intestine, empties into colon

Chyme

acid that passes from the stomach to the small intestine

Bolus

small rounded small of substance, chewed food at the moment of swallowing

Mastication

Chewing

Dueodenum

first section of small intestine, where most chemical digestion takes place

The section of the large intestine associated with the appendix

cecum

An accessory organ to digestion

pancreas

Bile is concentrated in the

Gull bladder

Liver

detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs, secretes bile, makes proteins for blood clotting

Pancreas

produces enzymes and insulin, that are secreted into the small intestine

Gall bladder

holds bile, plays important role in digestion

Salivary Glands

produce saliva

Small intestine

90% of digestion takes place here, absorbs food and nutrients

Appendix

stores good bacteria

cecum

absorb fluid and salts, mix contents with mucus

Transverse colon

middle part of large intestine

Bile is produced in the

liver

Parts of the large intestine:

cecum, appendix, colon, rectum, anus

The appendix is attached to the

cecum