Organs Flashcards

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Oesophagus

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The long tube between the mouth and stomach .

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Gall bladder

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A small sac below the liver. It stores and releases bile into the small intestine.

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Anus

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The opening at the end of the digestive system from which faeces (poo) leaves the body.

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Large intestine

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The shorter wider tube that follows the small intestine.

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Liver

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A large organ which makes bile that neutralises stomach acid.

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Mouth

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The first part of the digestive system, where food enters the body.

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Pancreas

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A gland below the stomach which makes lots of chemicals called enzymes that help break down food.

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Rectum

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The lower part of the large intestine where faeces (poo) is stored before it leaves the body.

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Small intestine

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The long, thin winding tube that food goes through after it leaves the stomach.

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Stomach

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A sack-like, muscular organ that is attached to the Oesophagus. When food enters the stomach, it is churned with lots of acid.

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