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Appendix

The appendix hangs off of a part of the long intestine called the cecum. It is used to help fight off intestinal illness

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Bile Secretions

Bile comes from the gallbladder and secretes into the small intestine to dissolve

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colon

The colon is a part of the large intestine that helps absorb excess fluids from chyme.

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Descending Large Intestine

The descending large intestine is apart of the large intestine that moves waste material towards the rectum.

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Esophagus

The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. It helps transport food from the mouth through rhythmic contractions called peristalsis.

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Food

Food is what nourishes our bodies so we can live the way we do. It's nutrients are absorbed in the small and large intestines and carried to other parts of our bodies

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Gallbladder

the gallbladder is an organ located below the liver. it stores biles which is released into the small intestine to help with digestion.

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Human Stomach

The human stomach is an organ that helps break down food through chemical and mechanical digestion. It secretes digestive enzymes and acid to help with the digestion process

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Intestines

We have two intestines in our bodies; the large intestine and the small intestine. The small intestine absorbs nutrients from our food and the large intestine absorbs water and other excess fluids before going into the rectum.

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Jejunum

The jejunum is a part of the small intestine that comes after the duodenum. It plays a role in the absorption of nutrients and digested food.

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K/Potassium

Potassium is a nutrient in our bodies that we need to survive. It is found mostly in bananas.

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Liver

The liver is an organ located in the upper right side of the abdomen. It performs functions like detoxification and metabolism of nutrients.

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Mechanical Digestion

Mechanical digestion is the physical breakdown of food into smaller pieces through actions like chewing and churning of the stomach.

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NG Tube

This is a tube that goes through the nasal passageway into the stomach to give a patient nutrients if they are not able to eat regularly

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oral cavity

The oral cavity, also known as the mouth, is the first contact food gets. It helps with chemical and mechanical digestion.

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Pancreas

The pancreas is an organ located behind the stomach that plays a role in digestion. It produces enzymes and hormones, like insulin, to help break down food.