science organs Flashcards
the part of the digestive system where waste is passed out of the body
anus
food is churned here while being mixed with acid and enzymes
stomach
-the organ that produces the three main enzymes lipase, protease, carbohydrase
Pancreas
the part of the digestive system that produces bile
liver
is a greenish fluid that breaks helps with digestion by breaking down fats into fatty acids
bile
the part of the digestive system where bile is stored.
gallbladder
digestion begins here with the help of teeth and saliva
mouth
the part of the digestive system where most nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream.
Small intestine
the part of the digestive system where water is reabsorbed from undigested food
Large intestine
any parts of the food which can’t be digested are stored here as faeces, before being removed from the body
rectum
they cut, grind and crush food onto smaller pieces so that it can be swallowed
teeth
the beginning of the small intestine where partly digested food from the stomach is mixed with the enzymes
Duodenum
a protein that speeds up the breakdown of a specific type of food
Enzyme
this tube connects the mouth and the stomach
Esophagus
A wave-like muscle moment that pushes food through the digestive system
Peristalsis
a fluid that is released into the mouth.it contains an enzymes that help to break down starch
saliva