Digestive System Flashcards

1
Q

Which structure brings food from the mouth to the stomach?

A

Oesophagus

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2
Q

Which structures release enzyme into the mouth?

A

Salivary Glands

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3
Q

In which structure does the majority of digestion take place?

A

Small Intestine

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4
Q

In which structure does water absorption take place?

A

Colon

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5
Q

In which structure is faecal matter stores prior to defecation?

A

Rectum

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6
Q

Which muscular structure is involved in defecation?

A

Anus

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7
Q

In which structure is bile produced?

A

Liver

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8
Q

In which structure is bile stored?

A

Gallbladder

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9
Q

Which structure secretes enzymes into the small intestine?

A

Pancreas

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10
Q

What term describes the movement through the digestive system?

A

Peristalsis

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11
Q

What is the function of bile?

A

To aid the breakdown of fats

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12
Q

Which folds in the small intestine are involved in nutrient absorption?

A

Villi

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13
Q

What are the adaptations of the villi?

A

Large Surface Area, Good Blood Supply, Moist, Thin Walls

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14
Q

Which structure stores food and is involved in both chemical and physical digestion?

A

Stomach

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