Question

Write a note on functions of the following organs in the human body? [5 MARKS]
1. Tongue
2. Gall bladder
3. Small intestine
4. Villi
5. Teeth

Answer 1

Each point: 1 Mark

1. The part which feels the taste of different food items.
2. The organ which stores bile. Bile is required for the breakdown of fats.
3. The longest part of the alimentary canal, absorption of food takes place here.
4. Finger-like projections in the small intestine that increase the surface are for absorption.
5. Teeth brings about mechanical digestion.