digestive system Flashcards
1
Q
label the structures of the digestive system
A
mouth, salivary glands, esophagus, liver, gallbladder, stomach, pancreas, small intestine (duoclenum, jejunum, ileum), large intestine, appendix, rectum, anus
2
Q
what is the difference between physical digestion and chemical digestion?
A
physical: is chewing
chemical: saliva
3
Q
define peristalsis
A
involentay contraction of muscles
4
Q
what is the main function of the liver & gallbladder?
A
liver creates bile
gallbladder stores bile
5
Q
what important substance is produced by the pancreas , and what is the purpose of this substance ?
A
it provides insulin and the purpose is to regulate the amount of glucose in blood
6
Q
what is the name of structures in the small intestine where absorption of nutrients mainly occurs?
A
villi
