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12 Cards in this Set
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Anus
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the opening at the end of the digestive system from which feces (waste) exits the body
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Appendix
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a small sac located on the cecum
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Esophagus
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the long tube that connects the mouth and stomach; uses peristalsis
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Gall Bladder
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a small, sac-like organ located by the duodenum; it stores and releases bile into the small intestine
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Large Intestine
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connects the small intestine and the rectum
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Liver
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a small, sac-like organ located by the duodenum; it stores and releases bile (a digestive chemical made in the liver) into the small intestine
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Mouth
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the first part of the digestive system, where food enters the body; chewing and salivary enzymes in the mouth are the beginning of the digestive process (breaking down the food)
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Enzyme
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a protein in the body that helps initiate and promote chemical reactions in the body; without enzymes, it would take an incredible amount of time to get food sent to the intestinal tract (normally it is one hour)
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Pancreas
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an enzyme-producing gland located below the stomach and above the intestines; enzymes from the pancreas help in the digestion of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the small intestine
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Rectum
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the lower part of the large intestine, where feces are stored before they are excreted
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Small Intestine
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approximately 20 feet long, absorbs nutrients directly into the blood stream; connects the stomach and the large intestine
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Stomach
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a sack-like, muscular organ that is attached to the esophagus
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