Tongue - Moves food around your mouth to help you chew and swallow., Anus - The exit from the alimentary canal., Stomach - A wide part of the alimentary canal, in which food can be stored for a while, and where the digestion begins., Liver - A large organ that has different functions, such as producing bile and regulating blood glucose concentration., Pancreatic duct - The tube that carries pancreatic fluid from the pancreas to the duodenum, Small intestine - A long, narrow part of the alimentary canal, consisting of the duodenum and ileum., Large intestine - A relatively wide part of the alimentary canal, consisting of the colon and rectum., Sphincter muscle - A ring-shaped muscle that relaxes or tightens to open or close a passage or opening in the body., Bile duct - The tube that carries bile from the gallbladder to the duodenum, Gallbladder - A small organ that stores bile, Pancreas - A large gland behind the stomach which secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum., Trachea - The tube through which air travels to the lungs; it has rings of cartilage in its walls, to support it., Salivary gland - Group of cells close to the mouth that hides the saliva into the salivary ducts., Salivary duct - They lubricate your mouth and throat, aid in swallowing and digestion, and help shield your teeth from cavity-causing bacteria., Bolus of food - Provide a more compact package of food that can be better swallowed., Palate - The soft palate plays an essential role in blocking food and other substances from entering the nasal passages during swallowing and is important in the formation of certain sounds in speech production., Nasal cavity - To warm, humidify, and filter (through the hairs and mucus) air before it enters the body.,

Digestive System

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