biology human digestive system Flashcards
1
Q
what is ingestion
A
when food ist taken into the alimenary canal
2
Q
what is digestion
A
large molecules are broken into smaller piecies
3
Q
what is absorption
A
the small molecules are absorbed into the blood
4
Q
what is egestion
A
un digested food is removed
5
Q
what is the alimentary canal
A
long tube mouth-anus
6
Q
what is the small intestine
A
long tube connects to stomach
7
Q
how many parts are in the small intestine (name them)
A
- duodenum
- jejunum
- ileum
8
Q
what is the esophagus (oesophagus)
A
connects the pharynx to the stomach
9
Q
what does the liver do
A
it created nutrients for the body and removes harmful toxins
10
Q
name the large intestines colons
A
ascending colon
transverse colon
descending colon
sigmoid colon
