Organs Flashcards
Oesophagus
The long tube between the mouth and stomach .
Gall bladder
A small sac below the liver. It stores and releases bile into the small intestine.
Anus
The opening at the end of the digestive system from which faeces (poo) leaves the body.
Large intestine
The shorter wider tube that follows the small intestine.
Liver
A large organ which makes bile that neutralises stomach acid.
Mouth
The first part of the digestive system, where food enters the body.
Pancreas
A gland below the stomach which makes lots of chemicals called enzymes that help break down food.
Rectum
The lower part of the large intestine where faeces (poo) is stored before it leaves the body.
Small intestine
The long, thin winding tube that food goes through after it leaves the stomach.
Stomach
A sack-like, muscular organ that is attached to the Oesophagus. When food enters the stomach, it is churned with lots of acid.