Closas, Lauren Gillianne T. by lauren closas https://padlet.com/closas_lauren/lgtc Grade-8 Diamond en-us 2018-01-31 06:32:59 UTC 2024-10-03 08:31:34 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Pizza.png ANSWERS TO GUIDE QUSTIONS closas_lauren https://padlet.com/closas_lauren/lgtc/wish/226430955 1. What is the function of the digestive system?
  • The function of the digestive system is to digest foods that we take and to absorb nutrients from them.

2.What are the main organs for digestion? Give their primary functions.

  • Mouth- use for intaking foods. Mouth is responsible for breaking down the food by the help of teeth and saliva for our body to absorb and use.
  • Pharynx- it connects mouth to the esophagus. It receive the chewed food from the mouth.
  • Esophagus- receives food from the pharynx and brings it down to the stomach by peristalsis (muscular contractions of the esophagus).
  • Stomach- it is a pouch-like organ that break down food into more absorbable form by mixing enzyme with the food and it also secrete strong acid.
  • Small Instestine- absorbs the nutrients from the processed foods from the stomach. It is 22 ft. long and is connected to the large intestine.
  • Large Intestine-it absorbs other nutrients that weren't absorbed by the small intestine. It also absorb water to make the stool solid.
  • Rectum-receives the stool from the large intestine. It holds the stool and gives signal tp the brain.
  • Anus-is the last part of the digestion journey. It releases stool by the help of sphincter.

3.What are the accessory organs of the digestive system? Identify their important roles in the digestion process.

  • Salivary Glands- produces saliva that helps breaking down of foods easier.
  • Liver- secretes bile to help the small intestine absorb fats.
  • Gall Bladder- stores excess biles. It releases bile when needed on the small intestine.
  • Pancreas- a sponge-like organ that secretes enzyme to help the digestion in the stomach and small intestine.
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