Blank diagram of digestive system

Digestion is a vital process where complex food substances are broken down into simpler and absorbable molecules so that it could be easily absorbed by the different cells and tissues. The digestive system plays a significant role in the digestion process, which is composed of the alimentary canal and other associated glands.

The alimentary canal is divided into five main parts- mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, small intestine and lastly large intestine. The diagram of the human digestive system is useful for both Class 10 and It is one among the few important topics, which are repetitively asked in the board examinations. Also Refer: Alimentary Canal.

Mouth — It includes teeth, salivary glands and tongue. It is the beginning of the digestive tract and the process of digestion begins from the mouth, where teeth help by breaking and grinding the food molecules followed by the saliva mixing with the food particles.

Digestive system diagram labeled worksheet

Pharynx —It is a fibromuscular, Y-shaped tube-like structure, attached to the terminal end of the mouth. It is involved in the passage of chewed food from the mouth through the esophagus. Esophagus — This is a muscular tube, measuring 25 cm long and located near the trachea connecting to the pharynx. It is the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract and is mainly involved in delivering the food particles from the mouth to the stomach.