Esophagus
what is the size of the esophagus?
10-13 inches long.
What shape is it?
j-shape.
What size is the pancreas?
6 inches
How long is the large intestine?
6 feet long tube.
What is bile?
Bile is a fluid that helps digest the food you eat.
What does the esophagus do?
Brings the food from the mouth to the stomach.
Where is a it located?
Behind the left rib cage and digests food.
What evolving animal does the pancreas look like?
A flat tadpole.
How long is the Small intestine.
The Small intestine is 22 feet long.
What color is the Gallbladder?
Green
How many flaps are there?
2 flaps.
What does it make?
It makes enzymes and acids.
Where is the pancreas located?
The pancreas is located behind the stomach and in front of the spine.
Where is the Large intestine?
It goes from the right hip up to the ribs. Then, it moves over your body and down the left side of your stomach.
Where is the Gallbladder located?
Upper right part of your stomach. Right under your liver
What do the flaps do?
Prevent food from going down the wind pipe and into the nasal cavity.
How big is a empty stomach?
An empty stomach is as big as a fist.
What surrounds the pancreas?
The Liver, Gallbladder, and Spleen surround the pancreas.
How long is the Jejunum?
The Jejunum is a 8 foot tube.
What does the gall bladder do?
The gallbladder thickens this liquid and stores it for when it’s needed to help break down food.
Where is it located?
It is behind your windpipe and in front of your spine.
How big can it expand
it can expand to 1.6 quarts.
What does the pancreas do?
The pancreas helps with digestion and makes hormones that control your blood sugar.
What does the Large intestine do?
absorbs water and electrolytes from undigested food residue, converting it into solid stool
What shape is the Gallbladder?
Pear shaped.