Digestive Systems Terms & Definitions

the digestive tract from the esophagus to the return

a narrow canal that opens at a hole

the large intestine

the gastrointestinal system

first part of the small intestine; connects the pylorus of the stomach and jejunum

tube that extends from the pharynx to the stomach

small sac near the liver; concentrates and stores bile

bony structure that forms the roof of the mouth

final section of the small intestine;m connects the jejunum and large intestine

the final section of the alimentary canal

largest gland in the body that excretes bile and stores glycogen

oral cavity; opening to the digestive tract

gland that is dorsal to the stomach; secretes insulin and digestive juices

rhythmic, wavelike motion of invonluntary muscles

throat

lower part of the large intestine; temporary storage area for indigestibles

glands of the mouth that produce saliva

a section of the intestine that is between the stomach and large intestine; site of nutrient absorption

back tissue of at the root of the mouth

enlarges section of thre alimentary canal; organ of digestion

mouth strcutures that physically break down

muscular organ of the mouth

a small projection of the cecum

tiny projections from a surface; aid in absorption of nutrients