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1. Salivary glands are exocrine glands that release saliva into the mouth. They are located in the head, in and around the oral cavity. Their job is to keep the mouth mucosa lubricated and protected.

2. Behind the oral and nasal cavities is the pharynx, a fibrous muscle tube. Air and food are transported to the larynx and esophagus, respectively.

3. The esophagus is a muscular tube that links the neck and stomach. It is located in front of the spine, behind the trachea (windpipe).

4. The stomach is a muscular organ found on the upper abdomen's left side. The esophagus delivers food to the stomach. When food reaches the end of the esophagus, it passes through a muscle valve known as the lower esophageal sphincter and into the stomach. The stomach produces acid and enzymes that aid in the digestion of meals.

5. The small intestine is coiled beneath the stomach in the lower abdominal region. The small intestine breaks down food in the stomach and absorbs a large portion of the nutrients.

6. From your waist down, the large intestine is located in your lower abdominal cavity. The large intestine's job is to absorb water and salts from food that hasn't been digested yet, as well as to eliminate any waste products.

7. The rectum connects the colon to the anus and is the last several inches of the large intestine. It's the place in the body where stool is stored until a person is ready to poop.

8. The liver is the body's largest solid organ. It eliminates pollutants from the bloodstream, regulates blood clotting, and conducts hundreds of other critical activities. It's in the right upper abdomen, beneath the rib cage.

9. Your gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located beneath your liver on the right side of your belly. . Bile is stored in your gallbladder and released to assist your digestive system in breaking down lipids.

10. The pancreas is located behind the stomach and front of the spine. The pancreas has two primary functions: exocrine digestion and endocrine blood sugar regulation.