Salivary Glands – Because they produce saliva, salivary glands are vital in digesting. Saliva helps to moisten food so that it is easier to swallow. It also contains an enzyme called amylase, which helps in the digestion of starches in diet. Saliva is also vital for our dental hygiene.

Pharynx – The pharynx, or throat, is a component of the respiratory and digestive systems. It transports air, food, and liquids from the nose and mouth to the stomach.

Esophagus – Your esophagus' main job is to transport food and drink from your mouth to your stomach. Food and drink travel from your mouth to your throat when you swallow.

Stomach – The stomach serves three purposes which are to temporarily store food, to digest food, and to digest food. To combine and break down food, contract and relax. To digest food, make enzymes and other specialized cells.

Small Intestines – It helps in the digestion of meals from the stomach. It receives nutrients and water from food, allowing the body to use them. The digestive system includes the small intestine.

Large Intestines – 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. The majority of digestion and absorption has already occurred by the time food mixed with digestive juices reaches your large intestine.

Rectum – The rectum's job is to collect stool from the colon, notify you that stool has to be released, and hold the stool until it is emptied.

Liver – The liver filters blood, breaking down, balancing, and creating nutrients, as well as metabolizing medications into forms that are easier to use or harmless for the rest of the body.

Liver – The liver filters blood, breaking down, balancing, and creating nutrients, as well as metabolizing medications into forms that are easier to use or harmless for the rest of the body.

Pancreas – Pancreatic enzymes are produced by your pancreas during digestion. Sugars, lipids, and carbohydrates are broken down by these enzymes. Your pancreas also produces hormones, which helps in digestion. Chemical messengers flow through your bloodstream.

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