Compléter 2.2 DIGESTIVE SYSTEMVersion en ligne Activity for students from the book Biology in Healthcare par Paradiso Indra 1 proteins disaccharide epiglottis gastrin pancreas liver nutrients chemical Sugars absorption bicarbonate oesophagus large peristalsis amylase chyme small bolus pharynx bile are the first to star the digestive process which begin in saliva with the enzyme . There are two forms of digestion , mechanical and digestion . In , the nutrients or smaller subunits are transported through cells in the lining of the digestive tract . When the food is partially digested in the mouth it is now called . Starch is a polysaccharide , which in the process will be turned into maltose , a . In the stomach , chemical digestion begins with the breakdown of , thanks to the gastric juices produced by the gastric glands . The esophagus contracts involuntarily by the action of . The intestine receives enzymes from the , and also receives to neutralize the acidity from the stomach . The function of the gallbladder is to store , and this emulsifies fats and is produce by the . Some bacteria produce vitamin B12 and K in the intestine . Most are absorbed in the small intestine . The cartilage at the level of the larynx that works like a valve to prevent food entering is called . The tube that communicates the mouth with the stomach is the . The digestion - regulating hormone produced in the stomach is called . The large muscle behind your nose and mouth is the . The food content in the stomach is called . 2 sphincter vomiting stress cancer swelling bacterium Colitis bowel Irritating acid water burning babies fats fibre emptiness psychological is an intestinal irritation , irritable syndrome , and it causes abdominal . A treatment is recommended and also exercise . It is important in this case to change to diet high in and drink plenty of . It is also important not to eat and irritants . Peptic ulcer is an open wound in the gastrointestinal tract . It is caused by a called Helicobacter pylori that can survive the stomach . It may replace the cells in the mucosa by cells producing tumors . Gastritis is an inflammation that occurs in the gastric lining , this is caused by irritaing foods and drinks we consume , although also is an important cause . It can cause nausea and and a sensation of . foods cause a relaxation of the oesophageal causing the rise of the stomach contents to the esophagus producing a sensation . This also occurs in because that muscle is not fully developed .