Major Organs:
* Mouth: Begins the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food.
* Pharynx: Connects the mouth to the esophagus.
* Esophagus: Muscular tube that transports food to the stomach.
* Stomach: Churns food and mixes it with gastric juices.
* Small Intestine: Absorbs most nutrients from food.
* Large Intestine: Absorbs water and forms feces.
* Rectum: Stores feces before elimination.
* Anus: The opening through which feces are expelled.
* Liver: Produces bile, filters blood, stores nutrients.
* Gallbladder: Stores and concentrates bile.
* Pancreas: Produces digestive enzymes and hormones.
Functions:
The digestive system is responsible for breaking down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed into the bloodstream and utilized by the body. It also eliminates waste products.
