Digestive System

Front

What is the main function of the digestive system?

Back

The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients that the body can use for energy, growth, and cell repair.

Front

What is the first organ where digestion begins?

Back

The mouth is where digestion begins, as food is chewed and mixed with saliva.

Front

What is the role of gastric juices in the stomach?

Back

Gastric juices contain acids and enzymes that help break down food into a semi-liquid form.

Front

What does the liver produce that aids in digestion?

Back

The liver produces bile, which helps digest fats.

Front

Where does most nutrient absorption occur in the digestive system?

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Most nutrient absorption occurs in the small intestine.

Front

What is the function of the esophagus?

Back

The esophagus is a tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.

Front

What are the two main types of digestion?

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Mechanical digestion (physical breakdown of food) and chemical digestion (breakdown of food by enzymes and acids).

Front

What is the role of the large intestine?

Back

The large intestine absorbs water and forms waste (feces) to be excreted.

Front

What is bile and where is it stored?

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Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder.

Front

What is the function of the pancreas in digestion?

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The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate to help digest food in the small intestine.