stomach - ANS -A muscular pouch where physical & chemical digestion of food
happens
oesophagus - ANS -A muscular tube that connects the mouth and stomach.
large intestine - ANS -Absorbs water and forms faeces. It contains bacteria that help
break down cellulose.
role of liver in digestion - ANS -makes bile to break down fat
Role of pancreas - ANS -Produces digestive enzymes (and alkaline fluid to neutralise
stomach acid)
small intestine - ANS -Long hollow tube where most absorption of nutrients occurs,
and where chemical digestion occurs.
Role of gall bladder - ANS -Stores, concentrates and releases bile
rectum - ANS -stores solid waste before defecation.
chemical digestion - ANS -breaking down food with enzymes
physical digestion - ANS -crushing, mashing or breaking down food into smaller
pieces
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