| A | B |
|---|
| salivary glands | secrete digestive enzymes to begin digestive process in the mouth. |
| esophagus | moves the food into the stomach. |
| liver | warehouse for the body's nutrients |
| stomach | secretes juices that continue to break food particles down. |
| pancreas | secretes juices that help the digestion of food in the small intestine |
| small intestine | body chemicals act with food and nutrients, which are absorbed in the blood |
| large intestine | leftover food that is of no use to the body is processed for elimination |
| gall bladder | stores bile |
| duodenum | first 10 - 12 inches of the small intestine |
| appendix | an organ that no longer has a function in the body |
| rectum | lowest part of large intestine -- solid waste held until released from the body |
| anus | skin opening that expels waste from body |
| tongue | moves food around in the mouth |
