Section 1.5 Organ Systems Flashcards
1
Q
What is a organ system?
A
Organ systems are made up of a group of organs working together for a particular function
2
Q
Example of organ systems.
A
Digestive system
3
Q
What organs is the digestive system made up of?
A
Glands, stomach, liver, small intestine, large intestine
4
Q
What do the glands do?
A
Produce digestive juices containing enzymes that chemically break down food molecules
5
Q
What does the stomach do?
A
It is where the digestion of protein in food take place
6
Q
What does the liver do?
A
Produce bile, which help in the digestion of lipids
7
Q
What does the small intestine do?
A
Where digestion takes place and where soluble food is absorbed into the bloodstream
8
Q
What does the large intestine do?
A
Where water is absorbed from undigested food, producing faeces
