Digestive System Flashcards
Which structure brings food from the mouth to the stomach?
Oesophagus
Which structures release enzyme into the mouth?
Salivary Glands
In which structure does the majority of digestion take place?
Small Intestine
In which structure does water absorption take place?
Colon
In which structure is faecal matter stores prior to defecation?
Rectum
Which muscular structure is involved in defecation?
Anus
In which structure is bile produced?
Liver
In which structure is bile stored?
Gallbladder
Which structure secretes enzymes into the small intestine?
Pancreas
What term describes the movement through the digestive system?
Peristalsis
What is the function of bile?
To aid the breakdown of fats
Which folds in the small intestine are involved in nutrient absorption?
Villi
What are the adaptations of the villi?
Large Surface Area, Good Blood Supply, Moist, Thin Walls
Which structure stores food and is involved in both chemical and physical digestion?
Stomach
