Digestive System Flashcards
What is the elementary canal
It’s every organ in the digestive system
Name every organ in the digestive system in order (head to toe)
Mouth
Salivary gland
Oesophagus
Stomach
Liver
Pancreas
Duodenum ilium (small intestine)
Colon cecum (large intestine)
Anus
What’s the function of anus
To remove any waste from the body
What’s the function of the mouth
To break food up into smaller pieces
What’s the function of the oesophagus
To pass food from the mouth to the stomach
What is the function of the stomach
The stomach’s function is to break down food through digestion and mix it with digestive enzymes
What is the function of the liver
produces bile to aid in digestion
What is the function of the pancreas
It produces digestive enzymes that aid in digestion
What is the function of the small intestine
The small intestine has a crucial role in digestion and nutrient absorption. It receives partially digested food from the stomach and continues the breakdown process using enzymes. It also absorbs nutrients
What’s the function of the large intestine
It’s role is in the formation and elimination of solid waste from the body.
What is the function of the rectum
Its main function is to store feces until it’s ready to poo
What is the function of the duodenum
Its function is to get digested food from stomach and mix it with digestive enzymes from the pancreas and liver.
What is the function of the ileum
Its main function is to absorb nutrients from the digested food.
What is the function of the colon
The colon helps absorb water and electrolytes and eliminate waste from the body.
What is the function of the cecum
It holds undigested food and absorbs water and electrolytes
