Organs and their roles Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of the stomach?
A
it holds the food and mixes it with acid and enzymes that continue to break the food down into a liquid or paste.
1
Q
Where is the mouth located in the digestive system?
A
It’s the first part of the digestive system
2
Q
Where is bile stored?
A
In the gall bladder.
3
Q
Where is bile synthesised
A
In the liver
4
Q
What is the function of the small intestine?
A
1) It helps to further digest food coming from the stomach.
2) It absorbs nutrients and water from food so they can be used by the body.
