Digestive System

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Digestive enzyme produced in the mouth
Amylase
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Teeth used for biting off food
Incisors
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Contraction of the smooth muscles that push food along
Peristalsis
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Transport food to the stomach
Oesophagus
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Stores and mixes food
Stomach
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Contains the Duodenum, Jejunum and Ileum
Small Intestine
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Acts as a fermentation vat
Rumen
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Contains the Caecum, Colon and Rectum
Large Intestine
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Production site of Bile
Liver
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Storage sac for excess bile
Gallbladder
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Factory for digestive enzymes; lipase, protease + carbohydrase
Pancreas
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Increases surface area for absorption
Villi
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Receives stool from the large intestine
Rectum
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Consists of muscle and two sphincters
Anus
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Card 2

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Teeth used for biting off food

Back

Incisors

Card 3

Front

Contraction of the smooth muscles that push food along

Back

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Card 4

Front

Transport food to the stomach

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Stores and mixes food

Back

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