1. Chapter 8
The Digestive System

2. Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions
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3. Major Structures and Accessory Organs of the Digestive System

4. Mouth Primary Function Related Combining Forms
Begins preparation of food for digestion.
Related Combining Forms
or/o
stomat/o

5. Structures of the Tongue and Oral Cavity

6. Pharynx Primary Function Related Combining Form
Transports food from the mouth to the esophagus.
Related Combining Form
pharyng/o

7. Esophagus Primary Function Related Combining Form
Transports food from the pharynx to the stomach.
Related Combining Form
esophag/o

8. Stomach Primary Functions Related Combining Form
Breaks down food and mixes it with digestive juices.
Related Combining Form
gastr/o

9. Structures of the Stomach

10. Small Intestines Primary Functions Related Combining Form
Completes digestion and absorption of most nutrients.
Related Combining Form
enter/o

11. Large Intestines Primary Functions Related Combining Forms
Absorbs excess water.
Prepares solid waste for elimination.
Related Combining Forms
col/o, colon/o

12. Structures of the Large Intestine

13. Rectum and Anus Primary Function Related Combining Forms
Controls the excretion of solid waste.
Related Combining Forms
an/o
proct/o
rect/o

14. Liver Primary Function Related Combining Form
Secretes bile and enzymes to aid in the digestion of fats.
Related Combining Form
hepat/o

15. Gallbladder Primary Functions Related Combining Form
Stores bile and releases it to the small intestine as needed.
Related Combining Form
cholecyst/o

16. Pancreas Primary Functions Related Combining Form
Secretes digestive juices and enzymes into small intestine as needed.
Related Combining Form
pancreat/o