where bile is produced. bile neutralises stomach acid and emulsifies fats
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gall bladder
where bile is stored, before it is released into the small intestine
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large intestine
where excess water is absorbed from the food
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rectum
where the faeces are stored- before they say hey through the anus
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small intestine
produces protease, amylase and lipase enzymes to complete digestion. this is also where the digested food is absorbed out of the digestive system into the blood
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pancreas
produces protease, amylase and lipase enzymes. it releases these into the small intestine
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stomach
it pummels the food with its muscular walls. it produces the protease enzyme- pepsin. it produces hydrochloric acid for two reasons, - to kill bacteria, - to give the right pH for protease enzyme to work
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
the oesophagus
Back
gullet
Card 3
Front
where bile is produced. bile neutralises stomach acid and emulsifies fats
Back
Card 4
Front
where bile is stored, before it is released into the small intestine
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