Digestive system functions: Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
What does the oesophagus do in the digestive system?
A
Contracts – pushing food downwards (Peristalsis)
2
Q
What does the Stomach do in the digestive system?
A
Protein is broken down into peptides by pepsin. Has Hydrochloric acid.
3
Q
What does the liver do in the digestive system?
A
Makes BILE
4
Q
What does the Pancreas do in the digestive system?
A
Makes enzymes for small intestine (amylase, trypsin and lipase)
5
Q
What does the gall bladder do in the digestive system?
A
Stores Bile
6
Q
What does the large intestine do in the digestive system?
A
Absorbs water
7
Q
What does the appendix do in the digestive system?
A
Used to break down cellulose but has no function anymore
8
Q
What does the rectum do in the digestive system?
A
Stores waste products
