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An elderly male patient with stomach cancer recently had a feeding tube…

- - - - main function is to nourish the body
        
        organs included:
        
        pharynx
        
        esophagus
        
        mouth
        
        stomach
        
        small intestine
        
        large intestine
    - - aid in the break down of food
        
        mouth
        
        teeth/tongue begin mechanical digestion
        
        salivary glands begin chemical digestion
        
        gallbladder, liver and pancreas
        
        release secretions-such as bile and enzymes-essential for digestion to continue
- - - - swallowing process is cancelled
    - - chemical digestion of proteins and fat begin here
      - serve as a "holding bag" for controlled release of partially digested materials into the small intestine
      - releases intrinsic factor
        
        a substance required for the absorption of B12
    - - serves as an "anatomic blender" that allows for efficient chemical digestion
    - - bile isn't released anymore