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Functions of The Digestive System
Functions of The Digestive System
Parts of a tooth
1. Crown – the part of the tooth that is
visible, covered with enamel
2. Root – holds the tooth securely in the dental arch
3. Dentin – makes up the bulk of the tooth
Gingiva (gums) – surrounds teeth, covers the bone of
the dental arches, forms the lining of cheeks
Salivary Glands – secretes saliva to moisten food,
begins digestive process, cleanses the mouth
Upper GI tract Cont’d.
Esophagus
• collapsible tube that leads from the
pharynx to the stomach
• the lower esophageal sphincter is a muscle that
controls the flow between the esophagus and
the stomach.
Upper GI tract Cont’d.
Stomach
• has 3 sections: fundus, body, and the antrum
• the pyloric sphincter controls flow from stomach into
the duodenum of the small intestine.
Lower GI tract
Anus – solid waste is passed out of the body through the anus
Accessory Organs of Digestion