mouth= chewing, lubrication, esophagus= mixing, moving, lubrication (peristalsis), Stomach= breaking down of protein (acid) mixing protects from foodborne illness and is a storing device, small intestine= major site of digestion! enzymes break down macronutrients. Major sit of absorption, peristalsis!, Large intestine/ colon= houses bacteria, makes the fecal matter, absorbing water v+m., Rectrum= expel feces
