digestive system functions

Question 1

function of the mouth

Answer 1

mechanical breakdown

Question 2

function of the salivary gland

Answer 2

produces amylase

Question 3

function of the liver

Answer 3

produces bile

• bile emulsifies fats
• neutralises acids

Question 4

function of the gall bladder

Answer 4

stores bile

Question 5

function of small intestine

Answer 5

moves glucose,ion etc to blood and has a large surface area

Question 6

function of stomach

Answer 6

• churns up food
• stomach acid (HCL) kills bacteria
• provides environment for protease to work

Question 7

function of pancreas

Answer 7

produces enzymes

Question 8

function of large intestine

Answer 8

removes excess water

Question 9

function of rectum and anus

Answer 9

gets rid of food waste