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Recognize the primary organs of the digestive system in diagrams and images, including the alimentary canal (mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine - duodenum and ileum, and large intestine - colon, rectum, anus) and associated organs (salivary glands, pancreas, liver, and gall bladder).

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Cambridge IGCSE BiologyHuman nutritionCore content

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Recognize the primary organs of the digestive system in diagrams and images, including the alimentary canal (mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine - duodenum and ileum, and large intestine - colon, rectum, anus) and associated organs (salivary glands, pancreas, liver, and gall bladder)

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  • You need to be able to recognize the primary organs of the digestive system in diagrams and images, including the alimentary canal (mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine - duodenum and ileum, and large intestine - colon, rectum, anus) and associated organs (salivary glands, pancreas, liver, and gall bladder).
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Digestive System Diagram

A labeled diagram shows the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine (duodenum and ileum), large intestine (colon, rectum, anus), salivary glands, pancreas, liver, and gall bladder.

  1. a

    Identify the organ labeled as the site where most nutrient absorption occurs.

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  2. b

    State one function of the pancreas in digestion.

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    [1]
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