Parts of the Respiratory
Beginning of the digestive system
Mouth
Enzyme that acts on starch
Amylase
Why is the left lung is slightly smaller than the right.
Because of the heart
Bronchi contract beacuse of an infectious or allergic reaction
Asthma
Where the faeces are created
Large instestine
Enzyme that originates glycerol and fatty acids
Lipase
Exit of the air from the lungs
Exhale
Part of the respiratory system that produces sound; known as the "voice box."
What is the Larynx?
Teeth infection that produce its decomposition
Cavities
Part of the intestine that connects with the stomach through the pilorus
Duodenum
Part of the intestine that receives the pancreatic juice and the bile
Duodenum
Process in charge of the gas exchange
Simple diffusion
Where does the gas exchange happen?
Alveoli
Membrane that prevents food passing into the trachea
Epiglottis
Product of the pepsine
Amino acids
What are catabolic reactions?
Break down complex molecules into simpler ones
Double membrane that covers the lungs
Pleura
Exit of the stomach content on the oesophagus because of malfuntion of the cardia
Reflux
Gland that stores the bile
Gallbladder
Digestive juice that does not contain enzymes
Bile
Contractions that make the food move forward
Peristaltic waves