digestice system Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what does the stomach do
A
it contracts muscular walls to push food, produces protease enzyme pepsin, produces hydrochloric acid which kills bacteria
2
Q
what does the small intestine do
A
produces enzymes to complete digestion, digested food is absorbed
3
Q
what does the gall bladder do
A
where bile is stored
4
Q
what does the pancreas do
A
produces protease lipid and amylase into small intestine
5
Q
what does the liver do
A
bile is produced, emulsifies the fat and neutralises thr stomach acid
6
Q
what does the large intestine do
A
where excess water is absorbed
