Digestive system Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Mouth
A
Amylase enzymes in the saliva begin to digest starch. Food it chewed to increase surface area.
2
Q
Oesophagus
A
Moves food to stomach
3
Q
Stomach
A
Protease is secretes to begin digestion of protein
4
Q
Pancreas
A
Produces carbohydrase, protease and lipase. Enzymes are secreted into small intestine.
5
Q
Liver
A
Produces bile, secretes it into gall bladder for storage.
6
Q
Gall bladder
A
Stores bile. Secretes it into gall bladder for storage.
7
Q
Bile duct
A
Take bile form gall bladder to first section of small intestine
8
Q
Small intestine
A
Food is mixed with digestive enzymes and bile. Digested food is absorbed into the flood.
9
Q
Large intestine
A
Water is re absorbed into the blood stream
10
Q
Anus
A
Muscle where faeces leave.
