Digestive System (7th grade Science)

Front

Muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach

Back

Esophagus

Front

This organ produces bile, which helps in digestion.

Back

Liver

Front

The small finger-like projections in the small intestine that absorb nutrients are called:

Back

Villi

Front

The system that transports nutrients absorbed by the digestive system is the:

Back

Circulatory system

Front

Tissues join together to form:

Back

Organs

Front

The process of moving food through the digestive tract is called:

Back

Peristalsis

Front

This organ is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption in the digestive system.

Back

Small intestine

Front

The organ that stores bile before it is released into the small intestine is the:

Back

Gall Bladder

Front

The part of the digestive system where water is absorbed and waste is formed is the:

Back

Large intestine

Front

The enzyme that begins the digestion of carbohydrates in the mouth is:

Back

Salivary amylase