Digestive System Organs And Their Functions Flashcards
(14 cards)
Which foods give fibre?
Fruit and vegetables
Which foods give carbohydrates
Potatoes
Pasta
Bread
Rice
Which foods give protein?
Meat
Fish
Tofu
Beans
Which foods give vitamins and minerals?
Fruit
Vegetables
Which foods give calcium?
Dairy
Which organ of the digestive system physically digests food?
Mouth
Which organ of the digestive system does food pass down after the mouth?
Oesophagus (peristalsis)
What does the stomach do with the fooo?
Mixes food with acids
What happens once the food reaches the small intestine
Water is absorbed - digested food is absorbed into the blood
What happens once the faeces reach the large intestine?
Faeces pass out of the body
Why does the body need food?
Growth
Repair worn out or damaged parts
Energy for movement
Respiration
What name is the carbohydrate enzyme?
Amylase
What is the name of the protein enzyme?
Protease
What is the name of the fat enzyme?
Lipase
