Key Words Flashcards
1
Q
Stomach
A
Muscular bag which holds food
2
Q
Liver
A
Produces bile which helps to digest fat
3
Q
Pancreas
A
Produces a range of enzymes
4
Q
Protein
A
Make muscles, hair, hormones and enzymes
5
Q
Vitamins
A
Keeps skin and gums healthy
6
Q
Minerals
A
Eg..iron and calcium
7
Q
Calcium
A
Forms strong bones
8
Q
Small intestine
A
Produces many enzymes
9
Q
Large intestine
A
Takes water back into the bloodstream
10
Q
Molars
A
Larger teeth used for crushing, chewing, grinding food
11
Q
Premolars
A
Large rounded teeth user for chewing, crushing, grinding food
12
Q
Incisors
A
Sharp teeth used to cut, slice, nibble food
13
Q
Canines
A
Long and pointy used for gripping and tearing food
14
Q
Enzyme
A
A protein that speeds up a reaction without being used up in the reaction
15
Q
Oesophagus
A
Tube between mouth and stomach
