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Bio Gr.10
Bodily systems
digestive system
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the digestive system
takes
in,
breaks up
and digests
food
, then
excretes
the waste
digestive
tract
the main organs
accessory organs
main function of the stomach
hold
and
churn
food
what is the purpose of the small intestine?
to
diffuse nutrients
from the
food
through the
walls
and let them enter the
bloodstream
what is the purpose of the large intestine?
to
absorb water
and
leave behind feces
what lines the digestive tract?
epithelial tissue
with
goblet cells
what do goblet cells do?
secrete mucus
to let
food pass smoothly
what does the liver do?
produce
enzymes
and
bile
to break down
fats
what does the pancreas do?
produce insulin
to regulate
blood sugar levels
what does the gallbladder do?
make the
bile
more
concentrated
common digestive conditions
Gastroesophageal
reflux
disease (
acid
reflux
)
Gallstones
Celiac
disease
Crohn's
disease (IBD)
Ulcerative
Colitis
(IBD)
Irritable
Bowel
Syndrome
Hemorrhoids
Diverticulitis
Anal
Fissure