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Digestion

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  • What is a system?
    A group of organs working together to carry out a function
  • Name the part of the digestive system
    Large intestine
  • Explain the term Egestion
    Unabsorbed food leaves the body as faeces
  • Name this organ
    Liver
  • What is the first step in providing nutrition to the body?
    Ingestion
  • Name the part of the digestive system
    Oesophagus
  • Explain the term digestion
    The breakdown of large food particles into smaller soluble particles.
  • Name the part of the digestive system
    Mouth
  • Why do we need a digestive system?
    Food is too big to get into our cells, to carry out its functions, so needs to be broken down.
  • Explain the term assimilation
    Food is used by the cells for energy or growth
  • Name the part of the digestive system
    Salivary Gland
  • Name the part of the digestive system
    Appendix
  • What is a tissue?
    Group of cells working together to carry out a function
  • Name the part of the digestive system
    Small intestine
  • Name the part of the digestive system
    Stomach
  • Name the part of the digestive system
    Rectum
  • Name the part of the digestive system
    Anus
  • What is the second step in providing nutrition to the body
    Digestion
  • Name the part of the digestive system
    Galbladder
  • What is the third step in prviding nutrition to the body?
    Absorption