Accessory Digestive Organs

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gallbladder

a sac found in the follow fossa of the liver. it stores bile from the liver. bile is introduced into the duodenum in the presence of fatty food. gall stones can cause blockages.

deciduous

baby/milk teeth. 20 teeth are fully formed by the age of two.

teeth

chews food humans have 2 sets of teeth

types of teeth

incisors canines premolars molars

bile

is produced by cells in the liver. there are bile salts, bile pigments, cholesterol, phospholipids and electrolytes.

liver

largest gland in the body. under the diaphragm on the right side. consists of four lobes and an abdominal wall. it is connected to the gall bladder

saliva

mixture of mucus and serous fluids. helps form a food bolus contains salivary amylase to begin starch digestion dissolves chemicals so they can be tasted.

pancreas

produces digestive enzymes that break down food. enzymes are secreted into the duodenum. alkaline fluid is introduced with enzymes and neutralizes acidic chyme.

endocrine of pancreas

produces insulin and glucagons

permanent teeth

replaces deciduous teeth at the ages of 6-12 years. A full set is 32 teeth, not including wisdom teeth.

Salivary glands

saliva producing glands. parotid glands submandibular glands sublingual glands

accessory organs

salivary glands, teeth, pancreas, liver and gall bladder.


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