17/08/2026
𧬠The Digestive System β From Food to Fuel! πβ‘οΈπͺ
Ever wondered what each digestive organ actually does? π
This poster breaks it down organ by organ!
π Mouth β ingestion, physical digestion & starch digestion by amylase
π§ Salivary glands β release saliva containing amylase
π₯£ Stomach β churns food & digests protein with protease in acidic conditions
π§ͺ Small intestine β completes chemical digestion using amylase, maltase, protease & lipase
π« Liver β produces bile & stores glycogen
π’ Gall bladder β stores bile
π‘ Pancreas β releases alkaline pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes
π± Ileum & colon β absorption
π½ Re**um & a**s β egestion
π IGCSE/O Level Biology β Digestive System
π‘ Exam tip: Learn each organ with its function + enzyme/secretions. This makes structured questions much easier!
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