Digestive system
Learning objectives Track the path of food through the digestive system. Know the names of each part. Understand the role in digestion of the mouth, stomach, small intestine, large intestine Understand the role of the pancreas, liver, and gall bladder as they pertain to digestion.
Path of food through digestive system
Epiglottis directs food to the esophagus and away from trachea Swallowing Epiglottis directs food to the esophagus and away from trachea
Peristalsis
Stomach
Small intestine Very folded – lots of surface area Nutrient absorption happens here
Large Intestine
Accessory organs; Pancreas Liver Gall Bladder