The Vertebrate (mostly human) Digestive System Mouth ...

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<strong>The</strong> rectum - terminal portion of the large intestineFeces pass into rectum by peristaltic contractionsMaterial exits anus through two sphinctersFirst sphincter is smooth muscle, opens involuntarilySecond sphincter is striated muscleunder voluntary control - a very good thing
Page 1 and 2: The Vertebrate (mostly human) Diges
Page 3 and 4: The MouthThe teeth cut and grind fo
Page 5 and 6: EsophagusUpper 1/3 of esophagusenve
Page 7 and 8: Parietal cells secrete HCl and intr
Page 9 and 10: Small Intestineabout 6 m longcompos
Page 11 and 12: Accessory OrgansPancreasPancreas -
Page 13 and 14: Fats hydrolyzed into fattyacids and
Page 15: Large Intestine (colon)Has no diges
Page 19 and 20: Pancreas is also an endocrine gland
Page 21 and 22: Regulatory Functions of the LiverHe
Page 23: Passage of chyme from stomach inhib

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