Digestive System Digestive (GI) Tract General arrangement of abdominal GI organs Peritoneum Parietal peritoneum Visceral peritoneum Peritoneal cavity Intraperitoneal organs…

Figure 22 Section 2 Steps in the Process of Digestion In the oral cavity, saliva dissolves some organic nutrients, and mechanical processing with the teeth and tongue disrupts…

Digestive System Anatomy Digestive tract Alimentary tract or canal GI tract Accessory organs Primarily glands Regions Mouth or oral cavity Pharynx Esophagus Stomach Small…

Digestion, Absorption, Transport Digestion Breakdown of food molecules for absorption into circulation Mechanical: Breaks large food particles to small Chemical: Breaking…

Chapter 24 Digestive System Digestive System Anatomy Digestive tract Alimentary tract or canal GI tract Accessory organs Primarily glands Regions Mouth or oral cavity Pharynx…

Figure 22 Section 2 Steps in the Process of Digestion In the oral cavity, saliva dissolves some organic nutrients, and mechanical processing with the teeth and tongue disrupts…