Biology-The Digestive System Flashcards
1
Q
Oesophgus
A
A muscular tube that carries food to the stomach
2
Q
Stomach
A
A muscular bag that stores food and allows hydrochloric (acid)
To digest/break it down
3
Q
Small intestine
A
Food is fully digested and is absorbed to the blood stream
4
Q
Large intestine
A
a) recycles water from the waste and passes it back around the body
b) transfers semi-solid waste (faeces) to the rectum for excretion
5
Q
Liver
A
Produces bile and breakdown fat
6
Q
Pancreas
A
Produces enzymes which digest food
