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In the human digestive system, the process of digestion has many stages, the first of which starts in the mouth (oral cavity). Digestion involves the breakdown of food into smaller and smaller components which can be absorbed and assimilated into the body.he organs known as the accessory digestive glands are the liver, gall bladder and pancreas. Other components include the mouth, teeth and epiglottis. The largest structure of the digestive system is the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract).
1 Biology 104 Human Digestive System Anatomy Objectives: 1. Learn the anatomy of the digestive system. You should be able to find all terms in bold on the human torso models. 2. Relate structure of the system to some of its functions.I. Introduction: Some terms used to describe the relative positions of body parts are used repeatedly throughout the lab, and appear in a glossary at the end of this exercise.II.ost of the digestive system is within the abdomen, but the head, neck, and thorax contain the superior end of the digestive system. II. b. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM The digestive system includes the alimentary canal or gastrointestinal tract, a tubular, muscle-lined passageway that extends from the mouth to the anus.