Organs
Transports food and liquid to the stomach
Esophagus
Organ that regulates digestion through enzyme and hormone release
Pancreas
present in saliva and breaks down carbohydrates
amylase
signals cells to increase their glucose uptake
insulin
created by the liver and breaks down fats
bile
mixes food with acids and enzymes while continuing the mechanical breakdown of food
stomach
Organ that filters blood from the small intestine
liver
secreted by the pancreas and breaks down fats
lipase
signals cells to stop their uptake of insulin
glucagon
This organ stores bile after it is created in the liver
gallbladder
Where the majority of nutrient absorption takes place
small intestine
Organ that aids in the mechanical breakdown of food and swallowing
tongue
secreted by the pancreas and breaks down proteins
protease
signals the liver to release stored blood sugar
glucagon
sphincter that separates the stomach and duodenum
pyloric sphincter
where water is absorbed to create solid stool
large intestine
primary source of mechanical breakdown of food
teeth
organ that secretes enzymes into the small intestine
pancreas
signals the stomach to create stomach acid
gastrin
These cells create HCL
Parietal cells
Portion of the small intestine that absorbs acid
ileum
This gland secretes saliva
salivary gland
The main enzyme of the stomach
pepsin
signals the stomach to empty
amylin
rhythmic contraction of the stomach
peristalsis