Organs of the Digestive System

• Digestive (GI) tract


  series of organs through which ingested material moves
• Breaks down and absorbs nutrients

  digestive gastrointestinal tract
• Accessory digestive organs


  liver, pancreas, gallbladder, salivary glands
• Sections of GI tract:

  mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), anus
• Aid in the break down of ingested material


  accessory Organs
• Accessory organs include


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