Secretion

Question 1

secretion of the mouth

Answer 1

-Food is mixed with saliva to soften.
-Oral cancer, periodontal disease and bad
breath are associated with this region or organ.
-Chewing and manipulating foods into smaller
pieces using the teeth and tongue.
-Digestion of fats begins here with linguinal
lipase.
-Digestion of starch begins here with salivary
amylase.

Question 2

secretion of the pancreas

Answer 2

-Responsible for producing insulin. Also
produces sodium bicarbonate which increases
the pH of the chyme.
-Cancer, cystic fibrosis and diabetes are
associated with this organ.

Question 3

secretion of the stomach

Question 4

secretion of the liver

Answer 4

-Hepatitis, cirrhosis and jaundice are associated
with this organ.
-Creates and secretes bile which helps in the
digestion of fat.
-Detoxes harmful chemicals in the blood and
breaks down various drugs.

Question 5

secretion of the esophagus

Answer 5

-Food is transferred from the mouth to the
stomach through this tube like organ.
-Reflux, heartburn and cancer can be associated
with this organ.

Question 6

secretion of the small intestine

Answer 6

-Sections called the ileum and jejunum absorb
digested nutrients such as fatty acids, amino
acids and small carbohydrates.
-Moves the digested foods along while mixing
them with secretion from the pancreas and
liver.
-Celiac, Crohn’s disease and IBS (irritable bowal
disease) are associated with this organ.

Question 7

secretion of the large intestine

Answer 7

-Absorbs water, processes and packages waste
for disposal.
-Bloating, constipation and appendicitis are
associated with this organ.