Chapter 3: Accessory Organs Flashcards
1
Q
What are the Accessory Organs that aid in the digestive process?
A
The Liver, Gallbladder and Pancreas.
2
Q
Which is the largest internal organ in the body?
A
The Liver.
3
Q
What are the main functions of the Liver in digestion?
A
Production of bile and its secretion into the Small Intestine.
4
Q
What is Bile?
A
A greenish-yellow fluid that is necessary for the digestion of fat.
5
Q
Wha does the Gallbladder do?
A
Stores bile for later use.
6
Q
What is the Pancreas?
A
A glandular organ in the upper abdomen.
7
Q
What does the Pancreas secrete?
A
Pancreas juice such as water, salt, sodium bicarbonate, and digestive enzymes, to aid in digestion and help neutralize stomach acids.
