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PAROTID GLAND-They are the largest of the salivary glands.

Each parotid is wrapped around the


mandibular ramus, and secretes saliva through the parotid duct into the mouth, to facilitate
mastication and swallowing and to begin the digestion of starches.

ESOPHAGUS-They are the largest of the salivary glands. Each parotid is wrapped around the
mandibular ramus, and secretes saliva through the parotid duct into the mouth, to facilitate
mastication and swallowing and to begin the digestion of starches.

Sphinctes-The pyloric sphincter is a band of smooth muscle at the junction between the pylorus of
the stomach and the duodenum of the small intestine. It plays an important role in digestion, where it
acts as a valve to controls the flow of partially digested food from the stomach to the small intestine.

Liver-The liver has multiple functions, but its main function within the digestive system is to process
the nutrients absorbed from the small intestine. Bile from the liver secreted into the small
intestine also plays an important role in digesting fat. In addition, the liver is the body's chemical
"factory."

Gall blader-Gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small storage organ located inferior and posterior to
the liver. Though small in size, the gallbladder plays an important role in our digestion of food. The
gallbladder holds bile produced in the liver until it is needed for digesting fatty foods in the duodenum
of the small intestine.

Large intestine-The large intestine performs the vital functions of converting food into feces,
absorbing essential vitamins produced by gut bacteria, and reclaiming water from feces. A slurry of
digested food, known as chyme, enters the large intestine from the small intestine via the ileocecal
sphincter.

Appendix-Normally, the appendix sits in the lower right abdomen. The function of the appendix is
unknown. One theory is that the appendix acts as a storehouse for good bacteria, “rebooting”
the digestive system after diarrheal illnesses. Other experts believe the appendixis just a useless
remnant from our evolutionary past.

Anus-The anus is the last part of the digestive tract. ... The lining of the upper anus is specialized to
detect rectal contents. It lets you know whether the contents are liquid, gas, or solid. The anus is
surrounded by sphincter muscles that are important in allowing control of stool.

Recotum-The reticulum is the second chamber of the ruminant stomach. It has regular contractions
which precede the biphasic ruminal contraction for digestion of food particles. Mechanical digestion
and microbial fermentation occur to breakdown food particles for absorption.

Small intestine-The small intestine is the part of the intestines where 90% of the digestion
andabsorption of food occurs, the other 10% taking place in the stomach and large intestine. The main
function of the small intestine is absorption of nutrients andminerals from food. Digestion involves
two distinct parts.

Stomach-The stomach secretes acid and enzymes that digest food. Ridges of muscle tissue called
rugae line the stomach. The stomach muscles contract periodically, churning food to enhance
digestion. The pyloric sphincter is a muscularvalve that opens to allow food to pass from the stomach
to the small intestine.

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