The Digestive System

a passage in the neck through which food and air pass

He gargled with saltwater to ease the pain in his throat.

(anatomy) the passage in the throat that connects the mouth to the gullet

The pharynx plays a role in both breathing and swallowing.

a greenish-brown alkaline fluid that is produced by the liver in order to help the body digest fats

Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, released into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of fats.

a sack of tissue that is attached to the large intestine and is surgically removed if infected

An inflamed appendix can cause severe abdominal pain and fever.

a long, tubular organ in the digestive system responsible for nutrient absorption from food

a long, continuous tube in the body through which the food coming from the stomach moves and is passed

The doctor explained that the intestine is crucial for nutrient absorption and digestion.

a muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach, allowing for the passage of food and liquids during digestion

The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach, allowing food and liquids to pass from the mouth to the stomach for digestion.

the body part inside our body where the food that we eat goes

He felt a sense of relief when the doctor assured him that his stomach issue was temporary.

a vital organ in the body that cleans the blood of harmful substances

The liver is responsible for filtering toxins from the bloodstream, helping to detoxify the body and maintain overall health.

the tube that carries bile from the liver or the gall bladder to the first segment of the small intestine, also known as duodenum

a long and artificial passage built and filled with water for ships to travel along or used to transfer water to other places

The ship sailed through the canal, heading toward the harbor.

(anatomy) the main part of the large intestine, between the caecum to the rectum, where water is removed from solid waste

The colon, also known as the large intestine, is the final portion of the digestive tract responsible for absorbing water and electrolytes from undigested food matter.

the duct through which food is passed from the throat to the stomach

the lower part of digestive tract responsible for food absorption

The surgeon made an incision through the abdomen to access the gut during the intestinal surgery.

a small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver in which the body stores a strong digestive fluid produced by the liver

The gallbladder plays a crucial role in the digestive process by storing bile produced by the liver until it's needed for digestion.

a large gland in the body that produces insulin and glucagon and substances that help the body digest food

The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach that plays a crucial role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.

the final part of the large intestine where waste is collected before being passed through the anus

the initial segment of the small intestine that receives partially digested food from the stomach for further digestion

the segment of the colon that travels vertically along the right side of the abdominal cavity

the segment of the large intestine that travels downward on the left side of the abdomen

the section of the large intestine that extends horizontally across the abdomen, connecting the ascending and descending colons

the first part of the large intestine, located in the lower right abdomen

the curved segment of the large intestine that links the descending colon to the rectum, forming an "S" shape in the human body

the middle section of the small intestine, located between the duodenum and the ileum

a sharp bend in the colon located in the upper-right quadrant of the abdomen where the ascending colon meets the transverse colon

a sharp bend in the colon located in the upper-left quadrant of the abdomen where the transverse colon meets the descending colon

the final segment of the small intestine that connects to the large intestine in the human body

a duct that carries digestive enzymes from the pancreas to the small intestine for the breakdown and absorption of food

a duct that transports bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine for digestion and absorption of fats

a hole at the end of an animal or human's body from which the faeces leaves the body

the terminal portion of the large intestine that extends from the rectum to the anus and is responsible for the passage of fecal matter during defecation

the tube-like structure in the human body through which food passes, extending from the mouth to the anus

a sac-like organ inside the body where urine is stored before being passed

She had to go to the restroom urgently as her bladder was full.

each of the two bean-shaped organs in the lower back of the body that separate wastes from the blood and make urine

She experienced symptoms of kidney infection, including fever, back pain, and frequent urination, prompting a visit to her healthcare provider.

(anatomy) the tube in most mammals that carries urine out of the body, which also carries sperm in males

The urethra is a tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body during urination.

a narrow tube that transports urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder in the human body

the central collecting region of the kidney where urine from the renal calyces is gathered before it travels to the ureter

the outermost layer of the kidney that houses the functional units responsible for urine production and filtration

the inner part of the kidney that produces urine and regulates water and electrolyte balance

an enzyme produced in the stomach that helps in the digestion of proteins by breaking them down into smaller peptides

Pepsin is an enzyme produced in the stomach that helps break down proteins into smaller peptides.

a microscopic, finger-like structure found in the lining of the small intestine, responsible for enhancing the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream

the liquid produced in the mouth to make chewing and swallowing easier and to prepare food for digestion

The mouth produces saliva, which helps to moisten food and initiate the process of digestion.