Digestive System Flashcards
absorption
the movement of substances through tiny holes into the blood stream
anus
the opening at the end of the digestive tract
bile
a substance produced by the body to break fats into tiny droplets
body system
a group of organs that work together to perform a function
chemical digestion
the breakdown of food by saliva, stomach acid and other digestive juices
digestion
the breakdown of food into simple nutrients the body can absorb
digestive tract
the connected organs that food passes through as it is broken down
enzyme
a substance made by the body to speed up chemical digestion
faeces
solid waste that remains after food is digested
gall bladder
a small pouch that stores bile
gastric juices
a liquid released into the stomach to help with chemical digestion
gastric juices
a liquid released into the stomach to help with chemical digestion
large intestine
