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CHAPTER 1
1.1 Digestion System
ACCESORIES OF

DIGESTIVE ORGANS

Only vertebrates have
this organ, which
detoxifies different
metabolites, synthesises
Gallbladder biochemical required for
proteins, and creates
digestion
Liver
The gallbladder is a small
gland that stores and
concentrates bilirubin
before releasing it into
the small intestine
Glands in your mouth
release saliva. This
digestive liquid contains
enzymes that break down
the starches in your food
and turn it into a bolus
for easier swalllowing.

Pancreas is a glandular
organ found in
vertebrates' digestive
and endocrine systems.
(Length: 15 cm or 6 inch)
Salivary Gland

Pancreas

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