Cells & Systems Digestive System Flashcards
What is the function of the tongue?
It helps with even chewing of food and pushing food down the throat.
What is the function of the liver?
It produces bile, which is used to break up fat molecules.
what is the function of the stomach?
Mechanical digestion from muscle movement and chemical digestion from the gastric juices.
What are gastric juices made of?
Hydrochloric acid, mucus, water, and digestive enzymes.
What is the function of the small intestine?
Chemical digestion and the absorption the nutrients.
What is the function of the large intestine?
Absorbs water, vitamins, and minerals, and turns the undigested food into feces and move it to the rectum.
What is the function of the Anus?
Dispose of waste products out of the body.
What is the function of the rectum?
Stores feces from the large intestine until it is expelled from the body.
What is the function of the Gall bladder?
Stores the bile
What is the function of the epiglottis?
Prevents food from entering your windpipe.
What is the function of the salivary glands?
Produces saliva containing enzymes to start the chemical digestion in your mouth.
What is the function of the Pancreas?
Sends digestive enzymes into the small intestine and produces insulin to regulate blood sugar.
What is the function of the Esophagus?
Moves the food down to the stomach through a muscle movement called peristalsis.
