Mouth - The opening of the digestive system where food goes into the body., Esophagus - This is an organ in vertebrates through which food passes, aided by peristaltic contractions, from the pharynx to the stomach., Stomach - This is the organ where digestion occurs., small intestine - This is an organ between the stomach and large intestine in the gastrointestinal tract where most of the end absorption of nutrients and minerals from food takes place., Large intestine - is a relatively wide tube that connects the small intestine with the anus., Rectum - The Last part of the Large Intestine where feces accumulate., Anus - The passageway where feces are eliminated from., Teeth - These are accessory organs of the digestive system, as they help to chew, grind and initially break down food. , Gallbladder - This is a small hollow organ where bile is stored and concentrated before it is released into the small intestine., Salivary Glands - This produces saliva through a system of ducts in the mouth area., Pancreas - This is located in the abdomen behind the stomach and functions as a gland. It has both an endocrine and a digestive exocrine function, Appendix - This is a finger-like blind ended tube connected to the cecum of the large intestine., Liver - The largest digestive accessory organ in the body., Throat - the front part of the neck,

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