Day 2 Digestive system

Question 1

What are the functions of the stomach

Answer 1

temporary storage
chemical digestion
mechanical break down- 3 layers of muscle act as churn
hormone secretion gastrin
Defense mechanism if sick
absorbtion- water,drugs and alchohol

Question 2

What are the functions of saliva

Answer 2

contains amylase-break down sugar

lubrication
cleaning
taste

Question 3

What is the digestive system made up of?

Answer 3

Alimentary canal
accessory organs
Digestive processes

Question 4

What are the two parts of the pancreas

Answer 4

exocrine and endocrine

Question 5

What does the endocrine pancreas do

Answer 5

secretes hormones insulin and glucagon to control blood sugar levels

Question 6

what does the exocrine pancreas do?

Answer 6

secretes bile to breakdown fats, carbs and protein

Question 7

What is the caphalic phase

Answer 7

Gastric secretion sight,smell or thought of food.