digestive system Flashcards
1
Q
what is the function of the oesophagus?
A
connects the mouth to the stomach
2
Q
what is the function of the stomach?
A
produces hydrochloric acid
3
Q
what is the function of the liver?
A
produces bile
4
Q
what is the function of the gallbladder?
A
stores bile
5
Q
what is the function of the pancreas?
A
produces enzymes
6
Q
what is the function of the small intestine?
A
absorbs nutrients
7
Q
what’s the function of the large intestine?
A
absorbs water
8
Q
what are the adaptations of the small intestine?
A
they have villi and microvilli which increase the surface area, many blood cells which maintain a concentration gradient and a thin small intestine wall which decreases the diffusion distance.
