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9 Cards in this Set
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Oesophagus
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The tube that connects the mouth to the stomach and allows the food to go down, being aided by peristalsis
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Stomach
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Contains protease enzyme to break down proteins. Also kills bacteria with hydrochloric acid
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Liver
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Produces bile to break down fats into smaller pieces which helps absorption
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Gall Bladder
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Stores bile
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Pancreas
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Produces protease, lipase and carbohydrase enzymes and release them into the small intestine
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Small Intestine
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This is where absorption of the food molecules into the bloodstream happens
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Large Intestine
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Water from waste food is absorbed here
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Rectum
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Where faeces is stored
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Anus
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Where faeces leaves the body
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