1. The stomach awaits the food coming from the esophagus. When food reaches the esophagus end, it goes to the lower esophageal sphincter and into the stomach. This organ produces acid and enzymes that aid food digestion.
2. The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile. It also releases bile into the small intestine lumen when there is a contraction.
3. The pancreas makes insulin and significant enzymes and hormones that help in food digestion. It has an endocrine role in distributing juices into the bloodstream. It also has an exocrine role because it distributes fluids into ducts.
1. The stomach awaits the food coming from the esophagus. When food reaches the esophagus end, it goes to the lower esophageal sphincter and into the stomach. This organ produces acid and enzymes that aid food digestion.
2. The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile. It also releases bile into the small intestine lumen when there is a contraction.
3. The pancreas makes insulin and significant enzymes and hormones that help in food digestion. It has an endocrine role in distributing juices into the bloodstream. It also has an exocrine role because it distributes fluids into ducts.
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