digestive system

Front

Why do we eat?

Back

To get the nutrients we need to survive.

Front

What is the process by which nutrient molecules pass through the wall of your digestive system into your blood?

Back

Absorption

Front

Which part of the digestive system absorbs nutrients?

Back

Small intestine

Front

What is the process of breaking down food into nutrient-rich molecules?

Back

Digestion

Front

Which of these is NOT a function of the digestive system?

Back

Takes oxygen to body cells.

Front

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

Back

To break down food using acids and enzymes.

Front

What are villi?

Back

Tiny finger-like structures in the small intestine that absorb nutrients.

Front

What is peristalsis?

Back

The wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

Front

What is the role of the large intestine?

Back

To absorb water and eliminate waste.

Front

What is the first part of the digestive system where food enters?

Back

Mouth.