Functions:

1.Mechanically breaks down food by

chewing
2.Wets the food with saliva
3.Chemically breaks down food with
enzymes in saliva

Functions:
Involuntary smooth muscles
contract and push food
toward the stomach

Functions:
The lining releases digestive juice, which
contains:
Pepsin, Enzyme, breaks down protein
Strong Acid to kill any bacteria you may have
ingested

Thick stomach muscles create a churning

motion to mechanically digest food

Functions:
Release enzymes that aid in the digestion of
proteins, starches, and fats

Functions:
Peristalsis (contraction and relaxation of
muscles) to push the food through
Chemical Digestion through enzymes
Absorption of nutrients to the blood

Functions:
Blood Vessels are found within the villi of
the small intestine, here they absorb
nutrients and deliver to the entire body

Functions:
Absorbs excess water
Bacteria help to make vitamins

Functions:
Compacts material into a solid for
elimination