Parts Of Body Revision Flashcards

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Liver

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The liver breaks up the fat in the food into small droplets which mix with liquids.

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Oesophagus

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The oesophagus has muscles in its way. They contract behind the food to push it along towards the stomach.

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Large intestine

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The large intestine gets the food to the colon. The colon absorbs water into the blood and the undigested materiel turns more solid.

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Stomach

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The stomach has a ring of muscle the ring of muscle breaks the food down with a liquid called chyme.

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Pancreas

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The pancreas secretes hormones which control glucose levels of blood.

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Small intestine

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The small intestine keeps the food moving by peristalsis.

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Rectum

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The rectum is the final part of the large intestine.

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