Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (5th Edition)
Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321922212
Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier
Publisher: PEARSON
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List of hollow organs in the GI tract.

Introduction:

The human digestive system is comprised of GI tract and other accessory organs for digestion. These organs are tongue, salivary glands, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder. During digestion, the food breaks down into smaller pieces and is then absorbed and assimilated.

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The GI tract is composed of a series of hollow organs, which are, mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. Food is ingested through the mouth and then passed down into the stomach via the esophagus. In stomach, it gets mixed with acid and digestive enzyme to form the chyme. Then, the chyme enters the small intestine for the proper digestion and absorption of the nutrients. After this, the chyme enters the large intestine, where the waste products are excreted out of the body via the rectum and anus.

Conclusion

The hollow organs of GI tract through which the apple would pass are mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus.

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