Digestive System Functions and Processes

Front

What is the process by which the body breaks down food so that it can be used for energy?

Back

Digestion

Front

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for most chemical digestion?

Back

Small intestine

Front

What is the largest gland in the human body?

Back

Liver

Front

Which organ produces bile that helps break down fat?

Back

Liver

Front

What are the tiny structures that line the small intestine called?

Back

Villi

Front

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

Back

The stomach breaks down food using acids and enzymes.

Front

What role does the pancreas play in digestion?

Back

The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid.

Front

What is the function of the large intestine?

Back

The large intestine absorbs water and forms waste.

Front

What is bile and where is it stored?

Back

Bile is a digestive fluid that helps break down fats, and it is stored in the gallbladder.

Front

What are enzymes and how do they function in digestion?

Back

Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions, including the breakdown of food.