Digestive system Flashcards
1
Q
Function
A
First, it breaks down food into molecules the body can use. Then, the molecules are absorbed into the blood and carried throughout the body. Finally, wastes are eliminated from the body
2
Q
mouth
A
breaks down sugars
3
Q
epiglottis
A
covers the trachea
4
Q
salivary glands
A
releases saliva
5
Q
esophagus
A
connects mouth to stomach
6
Q
liver
A
breaks down fat
7
Q
stomach
A
holds food
8
Q
gallbladder
A
stores bile
9
Q
pancreas
A
breaks down starches, proteins, and fat
10
Q
large intestine
A
water is absorbed into the bloodstream
11
Q
small intestine
A
where most chemical digestion takes place
12
Q
rectum
A
where waste is compressed into solid form
