Digestive System
Digests food and absorbs nutrients.
Mechanical Digestion.
Breaking large pieces into smaller ones without altering their chemical composition. (Done by chewing).
Accessory Organs.
This includes the salivary glands, liver, gall bladder, and pancreas.
Chemical Digestion.
Breaks food into simpler chemicals by saliva.
Alimentary Canal.
AKA the digestive system. It is about 8 meters long and includes the mouth, pharynx, small intestine, anal canal, esophagus, stomach, and large intestine.
Mixing Movements.
Smooth muscles in the organ contract. (Stomach wall contractions).
Propelling Movements.
Swallowing. "Food on the way"