Digestive system organs function

Esophagus

• transports food from the mouth to the stomach.

• absorbs nutrients from digested food.

• produces digestive enzymes.

• stores food before it enters the stomach.

Stomach

• uses gastric juices to break down food and mixes it.

• absorbs nutrients directly into the bloodstream.

• produces bile to aid in fat digestion.

• stores food until it is ready to be digested.

Gallbladder

• produces bile

• stores the bile produced by the liver.

• filters toxins from the blood

• absorbs nutrients from food

Large intestine

• absorbs water from undigested food.

• produces bile for digestion.

• breaks down proteins into amino acids.

• stores nutrients for later use.

Teeth

• break down food into smaller pieces when chewing.

• help in the production of saliva.

• are primarily used for speech.

• protect the gums from infection.

Language

• mixes food with saliva and helps to swallow.

• translates thoughts into spoken words.

• is used to express emotions only.

• is a tool for writing and reading.

Liver

• produces bile to help digest fats.

• filters toxins from the blood.

• stores glucose as glycogen.

• produces insulin to regulate blood sugar.

Small intestine

• absorbs most of the nutrients from digested food.

• produces bile for fat digestion.

• stores waste products before excretion.

• breaks down carbohydrates into sugars.

Pancreas

• releases insulin to help the body use sugar.

• produces bile to aid in digestion.

• filters toxins from the blood.

• stores glucose for energy.