digestive system Flashcards
1
Q
oesophagus
A
peristalsis (muscle contraction)
2
Q
stomach
A
contains pepsin to break down proteins
3
Q
pancreas
A
makes amylase, trypsin and lipase
4
Q
large intestine
A
absorbs water
5
Q
rectum
A
stores faeces
6
Q
anus
A
egestion of faeces
7
Q
appendix
A
used to produce cellulose
8
Q
small intestine
A
breaks down all food and absorbs into blood
9
Q
gall bladder
A
stores bile
10
Q
liver
A
makes bile
11
Q
(bile =)
A
neutralises stomach acid -> makes optimum conditions for enzymes in small intestine
emulsifies lipids -> provides a larger SA for lipase to work
