Muscular contractions of the accessory organs of the digestive system stimulate the physical breakdown of the food.

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The physical breakdown of food is primarily accomplished through the mechanical actions of the teeth and movements of the stomach and intestines, not the muscular contractions of the accessory organs, which include the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder and mainly produce enzymes or bile to aid in digestion.

Muscular Contractions of the Accessory Organs of the Digestive System