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table 2. digestive system record the name and function of each organ in the digestive system.
The digestive system organs and their functions are as follows: Mouth - mechanical and chemical digestion initiation (chewing and saliva enzymes); Esophagus - transports food to stomach via peristalsis; Stomach - stores food, mixes it with gastric juices for further chemical digestion; Small intestine - major site of nutrient absorption and further digestion with help of enzymes from pancreas and bile from liver; Large intestine - absorbs water and electrolytes, forms and stores feces; Liver - produces bile for fat - digestion, detoxifies substances; Gallbladder - stores and concentrates bile; Pancreas - secretes digestive enzymes into small intestine for digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
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| Organ | Function |
|---|---|
| Esophagus | Transports food to stomach |
| Stomach | Stores and further digests food |
| Small intestine | Absorbs nutrients and further digests food |
| Large intestine | Absorbs water and forms feces |
| Liver | Produces bile and detoxifies |
| Gallbladder | Stores and concentrates bile |
| Pancreas | Secretes digestive enzymes |