Human Digestive System Pt2 (Key Words)

Question 1

Duodenum

Answer 1

This is where the food comes into contact with bile

Question 2

Appendix

Answer 2

Part of the large intestine and has no use in humans except to cause a lot of pain if it bursts

Question 3

Stomach

Answer 3

This organ contains the enzymes pepsin ( a protease) and also hydrochloric acid to kill bacteria

Question 4

Liver

Answer 4

This organ produces bile which is used to breakdown large fat globules into smaller droplets

Question 5

Salivary glands

Answer 5

Produce saliva which contains the enzyme salivary amylase

Question 6

Pancreas

Answer 6

This organ produces amylase, lipase and protease enzymes and releases them into the duodenum

Question 7

Rectum

Answer 7

Where the faeces is stored

Question 8

Oesophagus

Answer 8

Tube that connects the mouth to the stomach

Question 9

Anus

Answer 9

Faeces leave the body here

Question 10

Colon

Answer 10

Water from the food waste is absorbed here

Question 11

Ileum

Answer 11

This is where absorption of the food molecules into the bloodstream takes place