Digestive System

Front

What is the muscular organ in the body where chemical and mechanical digestion take place?

Back

Stomach

Front

Which organ provides additional enzymes (pancreatic juice) to help nutrients get absorbed by the small intestine?

Back

Pancreas

Front

What is the long folded tube inside the body attached to the stomach where nutrients in the food are absorbed?

Back

Small intestine

Front

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

Back

Esophagus

Front

Which organ of the digestive system makes chemicals to help the body break down fats and rid itself of harmful substances?

Back

Liver

Front

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

Back

The stomach is responsible for both chemical and mechanical digestion of food.

Front

What role does the pancreas play in digestion?

Back

The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate to aid in the digestion of food in the small intestine.

Front

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

Back

The small intestine is primarily responsible for the absorption of nutrients from digested food.

Front

What is the esophagus and its function?

Back

The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach and helps move food down.

Front

What substances does the liver produce that are important for digestion?

Back

The liver produces bile, which helps in the digestion and absorption of fats.