Digestive System Flashcards
The flap of tissue that blocks the trachea when swallowing
Epiglottis
Tube that connects the mouth and the stomach
Esophagis
The name of the ball of food formed in the mouth
Bolud
The mixture that leaves the stomach
Chyme
What organ’s primary function is t absorb water
Large intestine
Your body needs small amounts of inorganic nutrients called —–
Minerals
Which organ produces enzymes that break down macromolecules
In the duodenum
Pancreas
Which organ produces bile? And which stores bile?
Liver and gallbladder
What does bile do?
Emulsifies fat
Which types of vitamins can be stored?
Fat soluble
Name one substance produced by the stomach
HCI, mucus, pepsin
What are the tiny fingers-like projections in the small intestine
Villi
Aorta pulmonary vein left atrium pump what kinda of blood
Oxygen
Right ventricle pulmonary artery superior vena cava pump what kinda of blood
Deoxygenated blood
Name the 4 chambers of the heart
Right and left atria and right and left ventricles