Digestive System Flashcard

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What mainly happens in the stomach?

Back

Enzymes break down things the body cannot use.

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Which part of the digestive system absorbs most of the nutrients from digested food?

Back

Small intestine.

Front

What is digestion?

Back

Breaking down food into molecules usable by cells.

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What is the main purpose of the large intestine?

Back

Absorb water.

Front

Why is the epiglottis important?

Back

It prevents food from going down the wrong pipe.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in digestion?

Back

Enzymes help break down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body.

Front

What is the function of the small intestine?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of bile in digestion?

Back

Bile helps break down fats in the food.

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

Back

The stomach mixes food with digestive juices and breaks it down into a semi-liquid form.

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What is the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion?

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Mechanical digestion involves physically breaking down food (e.g., chewing), while chemical digestion involves breaking down food with enzymes.