Human Body Flashcards
PancreasIngestion
the food is taken into the mouth
Digestion
the food is broken down into simpler, absorbable molecules
Absorption
the absorbable molecules are passed into the blood and carried to all of the cells of the body
Assimilation
the food is used by the body for energy and to build new cells
Egestion
undigested food material is released from the digestive system as faeces
Villi
small fingerlike projections along the small intestines that cover the bloodstream
Enzymes
Enzymes are chemicals that speed up reactions without being used up in the reaction
Mouth
Physical and chemical digestion
Pancreas
Makes digestive juices
Small intestine
Most chemical digestion
Large intestine
Water reabsorption
Rectum
Stores undigested food
Anus
Undigested food passes out
Oesophagus
Brings food from mouth to stomach
Liver
Makes bile