Body: Digestive System Flashcards
What is the function of the mouth & Salivary Glands?
The Function in basic terms is that as you chew, the salivary glands create saliva which is a digestive juice that moistens food so it can pass easily through the oesophagus.
What is the function of the Oesophagus?
The Oesophagus is to allow for the passage of material from the mouth and throat into the stomach.
What is the function of the Stomach?
The Stomach’s function is to create Digestive Juices to break food down and it holds food until it is ready to empty into the small intestine.
What is the function of the Small Intestine?
The Small Intestine’s purpose is to absorb nutrients needed for body and get rid of unnecessary components. It plays a role in the immune system, acting as a barrier to a multitude of flora the inhabits the gut and to make sure no harmful bacteria enters the body.
What is the function of the Liver?
All the blood leaving the Stomach and Intestines passes through the liver. The liver processes the blood and breaks down, balances, and creates the nutrients and also metabolises drugs into forms that are easier to use for the rest of the body or that are not toxic.
What is the function of the Gall Bladder?
The function of the Gall Bladder is to store bile, a thick liquid produced by the liver to help us digest fat.
What is the function of the Appendix?
The Function isn’t completely 100% but it is believed that it can produce early defences to help prevent serious infections in humans.
What is the function of the Rectum?
It is to hold your dumps until it’s time to make the drop.
What is the function of the Anus?
It opens during a bowel movement to allow stool to pass through, as well as flat cells that line the inside of the Anus.
What is the function of the Large Intestine?
Three primary functions: Absorbing water and electrolytes, producing and absorbing vitamins, and forming and propelling feces toward to rectum for elimination.
The function of the Pancreas?
The function of the Pancreas is to produce digestive juices and insulin as well as other hormones to do with digestion. The exocrine pancreas produces digestive juices whereas the Endocrine Pancreas produces hormones, including insulin.
List all the parts of the Digestive System in order.
Mouth & Salivary Glands, Oesophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Rectum and lastly the Anus. Also the Salivary Glands, Liver, Gallbladder and Pancreas help produce digestive juices.
