6. Mention the functions of the following:
(a) Saliva
(b) Tongue
(c) Pancreas
(d) Liver
(e) Pseudopodia
Answers
Answer:
- Saliva is secrete by salivary gland
- Tongue helps to mix the saliva and food
- Pancreas secrete pancreatic juice for the absorption of protein
- Liver secrete digestive juices
- Pseudopodia is the absorption of amoeba
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✰Saliva initiates the process of digestion in the mouth. The food substance which gets mixed with the food in the mouth during chewing by teeth is saliva. It acts as digestive juice and softens the food, which further leads to the easy process of digestion.
✰functions as a digestive organ by facilitating the movement of food during mastication and assisting swallowing. Other important functions include speech and taste. The tongue consists of striated muscle and occupies the floor of the mouth.
✰The pancreas is an organ located in the abdomen. It plays an essential role in converting the food we eat into fuel for the body's cells. The pancreas has two main functions: an exocrine function that helps in digestion and an endocrine function that regulates blood sugar.