Functions of parts of alimentary canal
Table 1.: Summary of the functions of the different parts of the human digestive system.
| Specialized PART FUNCTION |
| Buccal cavity Ingestion, mastication. |
| Pharynx Swallowing. |
| Oesophagus Links pharynx to the stomach |
| Stomach Food storage and digestion of proteins. |
| Duodenum Digestion and absorption. |
| Liver (bile) Emulsification of fats. |
| Pancreas (pancreatic juice) Digestion of starch, proteins and fats. |
| Item Completion of digestion & absorption of food |
| Colon Absorption of water. |
| Rectum Formation and storage of faeces. |
| Anus Egestion |
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