Digestive system Flashcards
1
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What is the function of salivary glands
A
Produce saliva that contains enzymes
2
Q
What is the function of the oesophagus (gullet)
A
The tube that food travels down on its way to the stomach
3
Q
What is the function of the stomach
A
Organ where food is churned with digestive juices and acids
4
Q
What is the function of the liver
A
Releases bile into the small intestine where it helps to digest fats
5
Q
Pancreas
A
Organ that makes and releases digestive juices containing enzymes to break down food
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