Digestive System

Front

What is the first step in the digestive process?

Back

The first step in the digestive process is chewing food with the teeth.

Front

Which organ is responsible for starting digestion?

Back

The mouth is responsible for starting digestion.

Front

What juice does the liver produce to aid digestion?

Back

The liver produces bile to aid digestion.

Front

List the main organs of the digestive system.

Back

The main organs of the digestive system are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, small intestine, and large intestine.

Front

What is the function of the large intestine?

Back

The large intestine helps to remove waste that the body doesn't use.

Front

What role do teeth play in digestion?

Back

Teeth break down food into smaller pieces to make it easier to swallow and digest.

Front

What is bile and where is it produced?

Back

Bile is a digestive juice produced by the liver that helps break down fats.

Front

What is the esophagus?

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The esophagus is a tube that connects the mouth to the stomach and carries food to the stomach.

Front

What happens in the stomach during digestion?

Back

In the stomach, food is mixed with digestive juices and broken down into a semi-liquid form.

Front

What is the function of the small intestine?

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The small intestine is where most digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs.