Description
The accessory organs of digestion are organs that perform essential digestive functions but are not part of the digestive canal.
The accessory digestive organs include the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and salivary glands. The spleen isn’t typically considered an organ of digestion, but it does perform indirect functions related to digestion.
The accessory digestive organs secrete enzymes, acids, and emulsifiers that act on food to break down its constituent carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and other compounds.
