消化管2010.pptVIP

Functions Digestive tract is involved in breaking down food for absorption into the body. This process occurs in five main phases: ingestion, fragmentation, digestion, absorption, elimination of waste products. Ingestion and Initial fragmentation Oral cavity esophagus Conduct food from oral to stomach Stomach Complete fragmentation and initial digestion Duodenum Get enzymes from pancreas and liver Jejunum and Ileum Complete digestion and main absorption Large intestine Absorption of Water and ions Elimination of waste products KEY POINTS General structure of the digestive tract Histological s