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2 Science Unit 2.3 : Human Digestive System

1. 2. Digestion is a process in which complex substances are broken down into simple substances that can be readily absorbed by the body. Human digestive system consists of :(a) an ________________________________________ (gut) that starts from the __________________ and ends at the __________________. (b) organs that are closely related to digestion e.g. the ________________ , ___________________________ and ____________________. Every part of the digestive system has its own functions.
Parts

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Functions _________________________ happens here _____________ food into smaller pieces Food is mixed up with __________ which contains digestive enzyme - _______________________ and is __________ from ____________________ _____________ tastes the food ______________ happens here ___________________________ food to the stomach Stores food for a certain period of time Digest ____________ into ______________ with the help of enzyme _______________ Regulates the concentration of ___________ in the blood Secretes ________ to ________________ fats Converts excess _________________ to urea for removal Stores vitamins such as vitamins _____ and vitamins _____ Stores ________ from __________ temporarily Secretes _______________________ which contains _____________ , _______________ and ____________. Mixes the partly digested food with ___________________ Secretes ______________________ containing enzymes that complete the process of digestion

Mouth

Oesophagus

Stomach

Liver

Gall bladder

Pancreas

Duodenum

Small intestine

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Large intestine

Breaks down the remaining food _____________________ from the undigested food Pushes out the __________________ Keeps the ____________ Delivers ___________________ out of the body

Rectum

Anus

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Summary of Digestion Process :Source of Secretion

Parts of the alimentary canal

Secretion

Enzyme

Actions and end products

Mouth

Saliva (alkaline)

Starch

Salivary amylase

Maltose

Makes the passage ____________ Oesophagus for food to move during _________________.

Stomach

Gastric glands

Duodenum (upper part of small intestine)

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The rest of small intestine

STRUCTURED QUESTIONS 1. Diagram 1 shows some parts of the digestive system.

K M L Diagram 1 (a) (b) Label the parts K, L, M, and N. What is stored in the part labeled K? Where it is produced? ___________________________________________________________ (c) Digestion of food ends in part L. State the end products of digestion for : (i) (ii) (iii) Carbohydrates Protein s Fats : : : _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________

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