English National Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Describe the position and function of the organs in the digestive system
Summarise the function of the liver and pancreas in relation to the digestive system
Explain the route food takes through the body and the adaptations the body has to ensure maximum absorption of nutrients
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Words and meanings to learn
oesophagus
the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.
pancreas
an organ in the digestive system which produces enzymes to break down food particles, as well as insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar.
small intestine
the longer intestine, where food is broken down into small particles and where these are absorbed into the bloodstream.
large intestine
The shorter, wider intestine where water is absorbed from undigested food into the bloodstream.
villi
finger-like structures which hugely increase the surface area of the small intestine, allowing more efficient absorption of digested nutrients into the bloodstream.
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