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The Digestive System By: Paige Redmond Dierra Mollison Structures of the Digestive System • • • • • • • • • • Mouth- where the break down of food begins Pharynx-passageway for food Esophagus-tube going from pharynx to stomach Stomach-where acids and enzymes continue to break down food Small intestine-uses enzymes and bile to break down food and absorb nutrients Large intestine-moves waste to rectum Liver- makes chemicals for the body and processes the nutrients from the small intestine Gallbladder- creates and secretes bile for the small intestine Pancreas- secretes enzymes for the small intestine Rectum- store waste until it is removed Functions • Break down foods • Absorbs water, vitamins and nutrients The Digestive System Diseases of the Digestive System • • • • • • Crohn's Disease Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Hemorrhoids (piles) Indigestion Diarrhea Constipation Sources • http://www.herb-health-guide.com/digestivesystem.html • http://www.cchs.net/health/healthinfo/docs/1600/1699.asp?index=7041 • http://www.rockhill.k12.sc.us/schools/middle/slms/Digestive_AH4 /Digestive%20system.gif
