Digestive System

Front

What type of digestion takes place in the stomach?

Back

Both mechanical and chemical digestion occur in the stomach.

Front

What is the J shaped muscular sac-like organ that food enters from the esophagus?

Back

The stomach is the J shaped muscular sac-like organ that food enters from the esophagus.

Front

What is the muscular tube that moves food from the mouth to the stomach?

Back

The esophagus is the muscular tube that moves food from the mouth to the stomach.

Front

When food is broken down by enzymes or acid, __________ digestion is taking place.

Back

Chemical digestion is taking place when food is broken down by enzymes or acid.

Front

What is the last section of the digestive system, where water is absorbed from food and the remaining material is eliminated from the body?

Back

The large intestine is the last section of the digestive system where water is absorbed and waste is eliminated.

Front

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

Back

The primary function of the small intestine is to absorb nutrients from digested food.

Front

What role do enzymes play in digestion?

Back

Enzymes speed up the chemical reactions that break down food into smaller molecules.

Front

What is the function of the pancreas in the digestive system?

Back

The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate to help digest food in the small intestine.

Front

What is the role of bile in digestion?

Back

Bile helps emulsify fats, making them easier to digest and absorb.

Front

What is the function of the gallbladder?

Back

The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile before releasing it into the small intestine.