Tissues and organs Flashcards
1
Q
What is a tissue
A
A group of similar cells meshed together
2
Q
What is an organ
A
A collection of tissues working together to perform a function
3
Q
What does the stomach do to digest food
A
Churns food up
Produces enzymes
4
Q
What protects the stomach walls from the acid
A
Lucas
5
Q
Where is amylase produced
A
Salivary glands
Pancreas
Small intestine
6
Q
Where is protease produced
A
Stomach
Pancreas
Small intestine
7
Q
Where is lipase produced
A
Pancreas
Small intestine
8
Q
What organ is situated under the liver and what product of the liver does it store
A
The gallbladder- bile
9
Q
Why is bile an alkaline
A
To neutralise the stomach acid
To allow lipase to work
