C5: Digestive Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Peristasis
A
Rhythmic contractions of the tabular organs
2
Q
Liver
A
- secretes bile
- filters toxins
- produces blood protein
- stores sugar, iron, and vitamins
3
Q
Digestion
A
Food is broken down and travels through the gastro tract
Happens in small intestine
Proteins, sugar, and fat are the only things digested
