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the digestive system - People Server at UNCW
the digestive system - People Server at UNCW

... X, XI causes contraction of the pharyngeal constrictors, contraction of the soft palate, and contraction of the laryngeal muscles. As a result, food is moved down the pharynx to the esophagus, the soft palate blocks access to the nasal cavity, and the larynx is pulled up against the epiglottis, bloc ...
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Pancreas



The pancreas /ˈpæŋkriəs/ is a glandular organ in the digestive system and endocrine system of vertebrates. In humans, it is located in the abdominal cavity behind the stomach. It is an endocrine gland producing several important hormones, including insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide which circulate in the blood. The pancreas is also a digestive organ, secreting pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes that assist digestion and absorption of nutrients in the small intestine. These enzymes help to further break down the carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids in the chyme.
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