1.6 - Organ systems Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of the digestive system?
A
To change the food we eat from insoluble molecules to soluble molecules that can be absorbed into the blood
2
Q
What are five organs within the digestive system?
A
- glands (e.g pancreas and salivary glands)
- stomach
- liver
- small intestine
- large intestine
3
Q
What is the function of the salivary glands and pancreas in the digestive system?
A
To produce digestive juices
4
Q
What function do both the stomach and small intestine have in common in the digestive system?
A
They are where digestion occurs
5
Q
What is the function of the liver in the digestive system?
A
To produce bile
6
Q
What is the function of the small intestine in the digestive system?
A
Where the absorption of soluble food occurs
7
Q
What is the function of the large intestine in the digestive system?
A
Where water is absorbed from digested food, producing faeces
