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Name 2 roles of the digestive system |
Breaking down insoluable molecules to soluable ones To separate between the beneficial part of food (nutrients) and getting rid of waste and bacteria from it |
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What are the 2 glands |
Pamcreas and salivary gland: produce digestive juices filled with enzymes to break down food |
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What is the role of the small intestine |
Where soluable food is absorbed intp blood |
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How is the S.I adapted |
Big SA:V as it is folded and covered in villi Good blood supply Short diffusion distance Muscular wall of s.i send undigested food to large intestine |
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What is the role of the large intestine |
Absorbs water and whats left is faeces |
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Role of liver |
Produce bile for breakdown of lipids |
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What do both stomach and s.i do? |
Both break down food |
Think of jobs in common |
