Path

where is the cardiac sphincter

between esophagus and stomach

Where is the pyloric sphincter?

between stomach and small intestine

Digestion begins where?

in the mouth with chewing, the mechanical breakdown of food.

cardiac sphincter aka

lower esophageal sphincter

Where does the digestive tract begin

mouth

Digestive tract includes

mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

function of cardiac sphincter

prevents regurgitation

emulsifier

reduces large fat droplets into much smaller fat droplets

accessory organs of the digestive system

teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, pancreas