The Human Digestive System Flashcards by Ola Oshodi | Brainscape

Q

How large is the digestive system

A

6 and 9 metres

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Why are food moleculees broken down

A

They are insoluble

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Q

Where does the digestive system start and end

A

Mouth and Anus

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What happens in the small intestine

A

Soluble food molecules are absorbed into the blood

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What adaptations does the small intestine have

A

A very large surface area covered in villi

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What is the function of the Mouth

A

Breaks down food mechanically and biollogically

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What is the function of the gullet

A

Connects mouth to stomach

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What is the function of the pancreas

A

Digestion and managing sugar

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What is the function of the gall bladder

A

Stores bile

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What is the function of the large intestine

A

Turns food waste into stool

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What is the function of the appendix

A

protect good bacteria in the gut

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what is the function of the rectum

A

Connects colon and anus

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What is the function of the anus

A

allows stool to leave body

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