1. The Digestive System By: Paige Redmond Dierra Mollison

2. Structures of the Digestive System Mouth- where the break down of food begins Pharynx-passageway for food Esophagus-tube going from pharynx to stomach Stomach-where acids and enzymes continue to break down food Small intestine-uses enzymes and bile to break down food and absorb nutrients Large intestine-moves waste to rectum Liver- makes chemicals for the body and processes the nutrients from the small intestine Gallbladder- creates and secretes bile for the small intestine Pancreas- secretes enzymes for the small intestine Rectum- store waste until it is removed

3. Functions Break down foods Absorbs water, vitamins and nutrients

4. The Digestive System

5. Diseases of the Digestive System Crohn's Disease Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Hemorrhoids (piles) Indigestion Diarrhea Constipation

6. Sources http://www.herb-health-guide.com/digestive- system.html http://www.cchs.net/health/health- info/docs/1600/1699.asp?index=7041 http://www.rock- hill.k12.sc.us/schools/middle/slms/Digestive_AH4 /Digestive%20system.gif