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A. Function of Organs of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Mouth
Tasting,
chewing,
forming food bolus Gastrointestinal Tract

Saliva
Lubrication,
rinsing,
digesting
the
Function of
Esophagus
Transport

Plate 6.1

Liver
Bile (excretion,
fat digestion), Proximal stomach
metabolism, Storage
detoxication
Distal stomach
Preparation,
Gallbladder digestion,
Storage of bile apportioning

Pancreas (exokrine)
Digestive enzymes,
–
+
HCO 3 as H buffer Small intestine
Digestion,
absorption
Cecum
Storage

Colon
Absorption

Rectum
Storage,
excretion 135

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