This is where the first step of digestion takes place.
What is the mouth
This organ stores bile until it's time for it to be released.
What is the liver?
This is the liquid that helps break down food in the first step of digestion.
What is saliva? (saliva contains the enzymes needed to digest food)
The esophagus passes through this organ before entering the stomach.
What is the diaphragm?
This valve-like structure helps keep food down in the stomach.
What is the lower esophageal sphincter?
What is mechanical digestion?
This organ produces enzymes that help digest and absorb protein, carbohydrates, and fats as well as helping neutralize stomach acid. This organ also releases an important hormone in blood glucose regulation.
What is the pancreas?
Acid reflux, GERD, and ulcers are all potential ED consequences affecting what digestive organ?
What is the esophagus?