Assessory organ Flashcards
1
Q
pancreas
A
soft pink organ under the spleen
2
Q
can you live without a pancreas
A
no
3
Q
what is the role of enzymes in alkaline fluid
A
neutralizes acid with base
4
Q
what are the 3 enzymes released by the pancreas
A
lipase, secretin, trypsin
5
Q
function of lipase
A
breaks down fat
6
Q
function of secretin
A
bicarbonate ions (calms acids)
7
Q
function of tripsin
A
breaks down proteins (finishes)
8
Q
pancreatic duct
A
to small intestine
9
Q
liver
A
largest organ suspended by falciform ligament; no enzymes released
10
Q
describe the location of the liver
A
suspended/hanging by falciform ligament
11
Q
can you live without a liver
A
no
12
Q
bile
A
green liquid made of billirubin
13
Q
billirubin
A
break down of hemoglobin
14
Q
function of cholesterol in bile
A
synthesizes bile acids
15
Q
emulsification
A
chopping of materials
