ACCESSORY GLANDS The pancreas produces pancreatic juice. The liver produces bile. The salivary glands produce saliva. The pharynx is at the back of the mouth. The mouth contains the teeth and the tongue. The oesophagus connects the pharynx to the stomach. The stomach connects the oesophagus to the small intestine. The small intestine is a long, thin tube that is tightly folded. The large intestine connects to the outside of the body via the anus. What is digestion? TH I N K AB0UT IT ! Can we live without accessory glands? Explain your answer. word bank accessory glands digestion digestive system digestive tract The digestive system turns food into nutrients through the process of digestion. The organs of the digestive system The digestive system is made up of the digestive tract and the accessory glands. The digestive tract is a very long tube that begins at the mouth and ends at the anus. The accessory glands produce substances that help to break down food. DIGESTIVE TRACT 16 · s i x t e e n
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