Download 4. Accessory Organs

4. Accessory Organs (NO FOOD IN HERE)
 The liver produces bile, a
substance that breaks up fat
particles.
 The gallbladder stores and
concentrates bile.
 The pancreas produces enzymes
that help break down starches,
proteins, and fats.
6. Large Intestine
 Contains bacteria that feed on
materials as they pass through. Many
of them make vitamins like vitamin K.
 Water is absorbed from the digested
food materials into the bloodstream.
7. The rectum, is where wastes are
compressed into solid form.