Digestive System Flashcards Flashcards to aid your revision of the digestive system. 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyHuman, animal and plant physiologyASAQA Created by: KayleighCreated on: 01-12-12 14:00 What is the feature and the function of the salivary glands? Secretes saliva to keep food moist and break down carbohydrates. 1 of 7 What is the feature and the function of the oesophagus? Peristalsis allows the transportation of the food to the stomach. 2 of 7 What is the feature and the function of the stomach? Enzymes break down proteins and acid breaks down microorganisms. 3 of 7 What is the feature and the function of the pancreas? Enzymes break down leftover food (fats). 4 of 7 What is the feature and the function of the small intestine? Large surface area allows for sufficient absorption of nutrients. 5 of 7 What is the feature and the function of the large intestine? The colon allows for the absorption of vitamins created by the bacteria. 6 of 7 What is the feature and the function of the rectum? The ability to store allows the rectum to store faeces until defication. 7 of 7
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