biology task 6 Flashcards
digestive system
1
Q
digestive system
A
the organ system that takes in, breaks up and digests food and then excretes the waste
2
Q
digestive system parts (6)
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mouth
esophagus
stomach
intestines
liver
pancreas
gallbladder
3
Q
the digestive tract is lined with
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epithelial tissue
4
Q
what is the epithelial tissue in the digestive tract made mostly of?
A
goblet cells
5
Q
what do goblet cells do
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they make mucus that protects the tract and allows material to pass smoothly
6
Q
mouth
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starts the process of breaking down food mechanically and chemically
7
Q
esophagus
A
a muscular tube connecting your mouth to your stomach made of special tissue
8
Q
special tissue in esophagus + what does it do
A
smooth muscle tissue that contracts and relaxes without conscious thought
