digestive & excretory systems

Question 1

salivary amylase

Answer 1

contained in the saliva, begin to break down starch

Question 2

esophagus

Answer 2

contractions push food from here, to stomach

Question 3

stomach

Answer 3

in here, food is mixed with gastric acid and pepsin which break down protein

Question 4

small intestine

Answer 4

most digestion takes place here. 23 feet on average. here the food is broken down in the pancreas and liver

Question 5

pancreas

Answer 5

produces acids which contain lipase, which converts fats to glycerol and fatty acids

Question 6

pancreatic amylase

Answer 6

breaks down complex carbs to sugars

Question 7

trypsin

Answer 7

converts polypeptides to amino acids

Question 8

bile

Answer 8

produced by the liver, aids in digestion by emulsifying fat

Question 9

large intestine (colon)

Answer 9

water and minerals remaining in the waste matter are absorbed into the body

Question 10

kidneys

Answer 10

filter chemical waste from blood

Question 11

ureters

Answer 11

urine is transported to the bladder from the kidneys by these

Question 12

rectum

Answer 12

solid waste matter is stored here

Question 13

bladder

Answer 13

liquid waste is stored here

Question 14

anus

Answer 14

releases solid waste

Question 15

urethra

Answer 15

releases urine