Question

State two function of each 1 saliva 2 pancreas 3 gastricgland 4 large intestine

Answer 1

1) saliva- • It contains salivary amylase

• amylase breakdown starch

2) pancreas-• it secretes pancreatic amylase

•helps in creating simpler medium for small intestine

3) gastric gland- secretes hcl

Cretates acidic medium

4) large intestine-water absorption

Mineral absorption and transportin waste to appendix

Answer 2

Saliva

1. It releases the enzyme salivary amylase

2.It converts carbohydrates into simple sugars.

Pancreas

1.It secretes pancreatic juice.

2.The juice contains trypsin for protein digestion and lipase for break down of emulsified fats

Gastric Glands

1.These gastric Glands release digestive juices.

2.Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) kills the bacteria ingested with food.

Large Intestine

1.the unabsorbed water rich in nutrients are absorbed here.

2.The rest of the material is passed to anus from the body by large intestine