Chapter 5 Human Digestive System Flashcards
0
Q
How many tissues is the stomach made of, name the tissues and what they do
A
3
Epithelial- covers and protects most internal and external surfaces, linking tightly to neighbouring cells,
Muscle- contracts to allow something to move
Secretary- produces and secretes digestive juices which aid digestion
1
Q
What are living things made up of?
A
A variety of cell types that work together in tissues to perform their functions
2
Q
What does the mouth do?
A
Chews the food
3
Q
What does the stomach do?
A
Churns food and kills bacteria
4
Q
What does the small intestine do?
A
Chemically absorbs food and absorbs small molecules in your blood
5
Q
What does the large intestine do?
A
Absorbs water
6
Q
Where does absorption of nutrients occur?
A
Small intestine
