Functions Of All The Organs

Question 1

Mouth

Answer 1

System : ingestion , digestion
Function : The primary function of the mouth is to start the process of digestion by breaking down food mechanically, tounge mixes food with saliva, salivary glands produce saliva to lubricante food and make it easier to swallow, amylase digests starch
Digestive juices : saliva , amylase

Question 2

Pharynx

Answer 2

Digestive juices : saliva, amylase
System : digestion
Function : food passes through the oesophagus, epiglottis closes the trachea

Question 3

Stomach

Answer 3

Digestive juice : hydrochloric acid, protease
System : digestion
Function : The main function of the stomach is to help in digestion by temporarily storing food, mixing it with digestive juices and acids, and breaking down protein

Question 4

Oesophagus

Answer 4

Digestive juice : saliva, amylase
System : digestion
Function : The primary function of the esophagus, or gullet, is to transport food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach

Question 5

Liver

Answer 5

Digestive juice : bile
System : digestion
Function : breaks down lipids into small ones

Question 6

Páncreas

Answer 6

Digestive juices : amylase, protease, lipase
System : digestion
Function : enzymes are produced here

Question 7

Small intestine

Answer 7

Digestive juice : none
System : absorption
Function : absorbs nutrients

Question 8

Large intestine

Answer 8

Digestive juice : none
System : absorption, egestion
Function : absorbs water and salts left, rectum stores faeces to remove them