Ch 8 Digestive-Salivary Glands, Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas

Amylase

a digestive enzyme that begins the digestion of carbohydrates

Saliva contains a digestive enzyme called

amylase

The pancreas is also

an endocrine gland that produces the hormones insulin and glucagon, which plays a roll in regulating the level of glucose in the blood

Saliva mixed with food in the mouth form a

bolus. Bolus is chewed food ready to swallow

the pancreas produces two important secretions for digestion

buffers and pancreatic enzymes

pancreatic enzymes

chemically digest carbohydrates, fats and proteins

Salivary glands

contained in the oral cavity, produce saliva

the breakdown of fats and lipids by the bile is called

emulsification

Bile produced by the liver is stored in the

gallbladder

Bile

important for digestion of fats and lipids

The liver is located

in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen

Buffers

neutralize acidic chyme that has left the stomach

3 pairs of salivary glands

parotid glands (In front of the ear) submandibular glands and sublingual glands (floor of the mouth)

The liver has several functions

processing nutrients absorbed by the intestines, detoxifying harmful substances and producing bile

Accessory organs of the digestive system include

salivary glands,liver, gallbladder,pancreas

The pancreas is connected to

the duodenum by the pancreatic duct