Pharynx
Throat
Esophagus
Connects mouth to stomach
Cardiac or Esophageal Sphincter
Muscular valve that separates the espohagus and stomach
Gall bladder
Stores bile
Liver
Creates bile
Mastication
Chewing
Bolus
Chewed up food
Peristalsis
Rhythmic movement of food through the digestive system
Chyme
Liquified food
Emulsification
Process of breaking down
Villi
Structure in small intestines to increase surface area
Ileocecal valve
Structure separating the small and large intestines
Appendix
Stores helpful bacteria
Pancreas
Creates digestive enzymes and insulin
Epiglottis
Flap that closes the trachea when swallowing food
Stomach
Muscular organ that contains enzymes and hydrochloric acid
Pyloric sphincter
Muscular valve that separates the stomach and small intestines