What organs does food pass through after leaving the mouth?

After leaving the mouth, food passes through the following organs:

1. Esophagus: The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. It carries the chewed food from the mouth to the stomach through a series of muscular contractions called peristalsis.

2. Stomach: The stomach is a J-shaped organ located on the left side of the abdomen. It receives food from the esophagus and stores it for a short time. The stomach secretes gastric juices, which contain hydrochloric acid and enzymes, that begin the process of breaking down the food into smaller molecules.

3. Small intestine: The small intestine is a long, coiled tube that makes up most of the length of the digestive tract. It is responsible for the majority of the absorption of nutrients from the digested food. The walls of the small intestine are lined with tiny finger-like projections called villi, which increase the surface area for absorption. The pancreas and liver also secrete digestive enzymes and other substances into the small intestine to aid in digestion and absorption.

4. Large intestine (colon): The large intestine is shorter and wider than the small intestine. It is responsible for the absorption of water and electrolytes from the remaining food material and the formation of stool. The large intestine also contains beneficial bacteria that aid in the breakdown of certain indigestible substances.

5. Rectum: The rectum is the final part of the large intestine. It stores stool until it is ready to be eliminated from the body through the anus.