physical breakdown of food

breaking down food with enzymes

tube connecting the mouth to the stomach

waves of muscle contractions (squeezing)

large muscular sac that continues the mechanical and chemical digestion of food

Digestive organ where most chemical digestion and absorption of food takes place

produces bile to break up fat particles

produces enzymes for the small intestine that help break down starches, proteins, and fats

organ that stores bile

This produces digestive juices that help to further break down the food in the small Intestine. It also produces insulin.