I 2. What are the different parts/organs of the digestive system and it's function ?
Answer (1)
The digestive system breaks down food so the body can absorb nutrients and eliminate waste. Below are its main parts and their specific functions:1. MouthFunction: Chews food and mixes it with saliva to begin digestion.2. EsophagusFunction: A muscular tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach through peristalsis.3. StomachFunction: Breaks down food using acid and enzymes, turning it into a semi-liquid form called chyme.4. Small IntestineFunction: Main site for digestion and absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream.5. Large Intestine (Colon)Function: Absorbs water and minerals; forms and stores feces.6. RectumFunction: Temporary storage of feces before elimination.7. AnusFunction: Opening where waste (feces) is expelled from the body.Accessory OrgansThese do not carry food but help in digestion:8. Salivary GlandsFunction: Produce saliva that contains enzymes to break down carbohydrates.9. LiverFunction: Produces bile, which helps digest fats.10. GallbladderFunction: Stores and releases bile into the small intestine.11. PancreasFunction: Produces digestive enzymes and insulin; helps regulate blood sugar.
