functions of alimentary canal Flashcards
1
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Mouth
A
Where amylase is produced in the saliva.
Where teeth break down food mechanically.
2
Q
Oesophagus
A
Muscular tube connecting the mouth to the stomach.
3
Q
Liver
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Where bile is produced.
4
Q
Gall Bladder
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Where bile is stored.
5
Q
Large Intestine
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Where excess water is absorbed from food.
6
Q
Anus
A
Where faeces is removed from the body.
7
Q
Stomach
A
Pummels food with muscular walls.
Produces protease enzyme, Pepsin.
Produces hydrochloric acid for killing bacteria and creating the right pH for the protease enzyme to work.
8
Q
Pancreas
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Produces protease, amylase and lipase enzymes and releases them to the small intestine.
9
Q
Small Intestine
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Where protease, amylase and lipase are used to complete digestion.
Where nutrients is absorbed out of the food into the body.
