Parts Of Body Revision Flashcards
1
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Liver
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The liver breaks up the fat in the food into small droplets which mix with liquids.
2
Q
Oesophagus
A
The oesophagus has muscles in its way. They contract behind the food to push it along towards the stomach.
3
Q
Large intestine
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The large intestine gets the food to the colon. The colon absorbs water into the blood and the undigested materiel turns more solid.
4
Q
Stomach
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The stomach has a ring of muscle the ring of muscle breaks the food down with a liquid called chyme.
5
Q
Pancreas
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The pancreas secretes hormones which control glucose levels of blood.
6
Q
Small intestine
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The small intestine keeps the food moving by peristalsis.
7
Q
Rectum
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The rectum is the final part of the large intestine.
