Digestive System (charlottes)

Question 1

what is the function of the digestive system?

Answer 1

to transfer nutrients, water, and electrolytes from the external to the internal environment.
this is to maintain homeostasis snd reproduction which needs energy.

Question 2

what role does the mouth, pharynx, and glands play in the digestive system?

Answer 2

1,2,3
chewing and saliva with enzymes to breakdown food.

Question 3

what role does the oesophagus play in the digestive system?

Answer 3

4
moves food down.

Question 4

what role does the stomach play in the digestive system?

Answer 4

5
mixing of food, stomach acid and enzymes to break down food.

Question 5

what role does the pancreas play in the digestive system?

Answer 5

6
makes enzymes to break down food.

Question 6

what role does the liver play in the digestive system?

Answer 6

7
makes bile that helps digest fats and some vitamins.

Question 7

what role does the gallbladder play in the digestive system?

Answer 7

8
stores bile between meals.

Question 8

what role does the small intestine play in the digestive system?

Answer 8

9
makes enzymes and they mix with bile and pancreatic enzymes to complete the breakdown. absorption of the nutrients and water.

Question 9

what role does the large intestine play in the digestive system?

Answer 9

10
more absorption and bacteria.

Question 10

what role does the rectum and anus play in the digestive system?

Answer 10

11
removal of the stool.