Energy & The Digestive System

Question 1

Chemicals produced and functions of the mouth

Answer 1

Function - mechanical digestion
Chemicals produced - Amalyse

Question 2

Chemicals produced and functions of the oesophagus

Answer 2

Functions - peristalsis
Chemicals - none

Question 3

Chemicals produced and functions of the stomach

Answer 3

Function - physical digestion
Chemicals - hydrochloric acid

Question 4

Chemicals produced and functions of the Liver

Answer 4

Function - produce bile
Chemicals produced - bile neutralises

Question 5

Chemicals produced and functions of the gallbladder

Answer 5

Function - to store bile

Question 6

Chemicals produced and functions of the pancreas

Answer 6

Function - chemical digestion
Chemical produced - breaks down; proteins, starch lipids
Produces : amino acids , fatty acids ,glycerol + glucose

Question 7

Chemicals produced and functions of the small intestine

Answer 7

Function - absorbs food into the bloodstream
Chemicals produced - same as the pancreas

Question 8

Chemicals produced and functions of the large intestine

Answer 8

Function - absorb water into the blood stream
Chemicals produced - some minerals

Question 9

Chemicals produced and functions of the rectum + anus

Answer 9

Function - waste product stored + faeces released via egestion
Chemicals produced - none