AS Tissues and Organs

Front

What organ system is the alimentary canal part of?

Back

Digestive system

Front

How are lipid soluble products transported out of the villi?

Back

By lacteals.

Front

What is the function of vascular tissue in the leaf?

Back

Transporting water and inorganic ions.

Front

What is the role of stomata in the leaf?

Back

Gas exchange.

Front

What does the muscularis externa do in the alimentary canal?

Back

Churning and mixing of food.

Front

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

Back

To break down food into nutrients that can be absorbed.

Front

What are villi and their function in the digestive system?

Back

Villi are small, finger-like projections in the small intestine that increase surface area for absorption.

Front

What is the role of capillaries in the digestive system?

Back

Capillaries transport absorbed nutrients from the villi into the bloodstream.

Front

What is the significance of gas exchange in plants?

Back

Gas exchange allows plants to take in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis and release oxygen.

Front

What is the function of epithelial cells in the digestive system?

Back

Epithelial cells line the digestive tract and are involved in absorption and secretion.