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76 6. That portion of the alimentary tract … forms the large intestine consists of caecum, colon and rectum. 14. a) Translate the following sentences paying attention to Partici- ple I. b) Change the structure of the sentences into relative who/which/that clauses. 1. The soft palate is a continuation of the soft tissues covering the hard pal‑ ate. 2. The small intestine consisting of three main parts is a thin-walled mus‑ cular tube. 3. The peritoneum is a serous coat covering the inner surface of the abdominal cavity. 4. The liver consisting of lobes is covered with a fbrous coat. 5. The tongue being a muscular organ takes part in determining a taste of foods. 6. The stomach having the capacity of 3–4 litres contains gastric juice. 15. Describe the digestive system using the following verbs (Figures 2 and 3 will help you): Swallow, enter, start, pass, digest, divide, locate, form, compose, cover, consist of, contain, secrete, attach, is, are, convey, extend. Figure 2. Pathway of food through the gastrointestinal tract