Digestive System

Question 1

Function of mouth

Answer 1

Mechanically and chemically break down food for further digestion

Question 2

Function of oesophagus

Answer 2

Move food from mouth to stomach by peristalsis

Question 3

Function of stomach

Answer 3

Stores, mixes and breaks down food using gastric juices which have hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes

Question 4

Function of small intestine

Answer 4

Mixes food with digestive enzymes from pancreas and bile from the liver which break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats into smaller molecules

Question 5

Function of large intestine

Answer 5

Absorbs water and electrolytes from indigested food matter which helps form solid waste