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functions to make food in the stomach acidic and activates pepsin
inflammation of the liver
entrance into the stomach
location of the gastric pits and secretory cells
connects the mouth and esophagus, contains a flap of connective tissue which closes over the trachea when food is swallowed to prevent choking or aspiration
largest portion of the large intestine, extracts water from feces
: cardia (gastroesophageal region) : pharynx : hepatitis : hydrochloric acid : colon : body

Explanation:

1. Hydrochloric acid makes food in the stomach acidic and activates pepsin.
2. Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver.
3. The cardia (gastroesophageal region) is the entrance into the stomach.
4. The body of the stomach is the location of the gastric pits and secretory cells.
5. The pharynx connects the mouth and esophagus and has a flap of connective - tissue to prevent choking.
6. The colon is the largest portion of the large intestine and extracts water from feces.

Answer:

1. Hydrochloric Acid
2. Hepatitis
3. Cardia (Gastroesophageal Region)
4. Body
5. Pharynx
6. Colon