Accessory Organs of Human Body
Liver - a large organ located above and in front of the stomach. It filters toxins from the blood, and makes bile and some blood proteins.
Pancreas - an enzyme-producing gland located below the stomach and above the intestines. Enzymes from the pancreas help in the digestion of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the small intestine.
Gallbladder - a small, sac-like organ located underside of the liver. It stores and releases bile into the small intestine through common bile duct.
Salivary glands - glands located in the mouth that produce saliva. Saliva contains enzymes that break down carbohydrates (starch) into smaller molecules. There are three pairs of salivary glands. They are:
a) 2 Parotid glands
b) 2 Sub-mandibular glands
c) 2 Sublingual glands
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment