Digestive system Flashcards
1
Q
what does the system do 1. mouth
A
ingestion
2
Q
what does the system do 2. break down physical
A
mechanical digestion
3
Q
what does the system do 3. acid
A
chemical digestion
4
Q
what does the system do 4. conveyor belt
A
movement along tract
5
Q
what does the system do 5 sponge
A
absorb nutrients
6
Q
what does the system do 6. bin
A
elimination of waste and cellular products
7
Q
what is the alimentary trac
A
where food moves
8
Q
alimentary tract
A
- mouth
- oesophagus
- stomac
- doudenum
- small intestine
- large intestine
- rectum
- anus
9
Q
associated organs
A
- liver
- gall bladder
- pancreas
- salivary glands
