moves food from the mouth to the stomach

absorbs water

produces enzymes that break down food

The pancreas, liver, and gallbladder are known as...

waves of muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

finger-like projections in the small intestine that absorb nutrients

Which organ produces bile that breaks down food?

Which organ stores bile?

Amylase in saliva changes starch into...

Why do we eat?

chemical digestion happens here

mechanical digestion happens here

A disease in which stomach acid goes up into the esophagus causing burning pain and sometimes ulcers.

When the pancreas does not make enough insulin to break down glucose.