Mains Paper II · 3 Science & Technology · 3.2 Human body systems

3.2.1 Digestive system: organs, enzymes and absorption

Food moves along the alimentary canal, where enzymes from the mouth, stomach, pancreas and intestine break carbohydrates, proteins and fats into small molecules that are absorbed mainly in the small intestine.

  • APPSC Group 2 · Mains Paper II
  • Advanced level
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Key terms

  • alimentary canal
  • salivary amylase
  • pepsin
  • bile
  • pancreas
  • liver
  • small intestine
  • villi
  • absorption
  • jaundice

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