Organ that mix sliva or food
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Region/organ Function
B. Pancreas Produces the enzymes to digest proteins, fats and carbohydrates
in the small intestine.
Also produces the hormone insulin
H. Tongue Organ that mixes food in the mouth and makes swallowing happen
N. Rumen Micro-organisms digest cellulose in this modified part of the stomach
L. Salivary glands Produce saliva containing salivary amylase
K. Oesophagus Carries the food from the mouth to the stomach
F. Gall bladder Stores bile
M. Pyloric sphincter This muscle controls the passage of food out of the stomach
D. Pharynx Both food and air pass along this
A. Rectum Indigestible matter held here before defecation
I. Liver Produces bile
E. Stomach A bag made of muscle where food is held. Gastric juice and
hydrochloric acid are added here.
J. Small intestine Where food is mixed with bile and digestion of proteins, fats and
carbohydrates takes place
G. Colon Water and salt are absorbed here
C. Functional caecum
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Where micro-organisms digest fibre in rabbits and horses