Organ Functions (Page 15)

Question 1

Two functions of the tongue

Answer 1

-Taste food
-Move food around

Question 2

Small Intestine functions

Answer 2

-Break down food further and absorb nutrients

Question 3

Duodenum functions

Answer 3

-Gallbladder adds in bile (to emulsify fat) and pancreas secretes in enzymes

Question 4

Jejunum functions

Answer 4

-Walls are covered with villi which absorb nutrients

Question 5

Ileum functions

Answer 5

-Absorb remaining nutrients

Question 6

Liver three functions

Answer 6

-Secretes bile (keeps fats separated; emulsified) into gallbladder
-Store nutrients
-Filter toxins and wastes in blood

Question 7

Gallbladder functions

Answer 7

-Stores bile and secretes into small intestine