Digestive System

Front

What is the function of the muscular walls in the pharynx?

Back

The muscular walls in the pharynx help to swallow food by pushing it down into the esophagus.

Front

What is saliva?

Back

Saliva is the watery liquid produced in the mouth that begins to chemically break down food.

Front

What do salivary glands do?

Back

Salivary glands produce saliva, which keeps the mouth and other parts of the digestive system moist.

Front

Which organ physically breaks down food through muscular contractions?

Back

The stomach physically breaks down food by squeezing and churning it.

Front

Where does digestion begin?

Back

Digestion begins in the mouth, where food is broken into smaller pieces.

Front

What is the role of the esophagus in digestion?

Back

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

Front

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.

Front

What is the small intestine's role in digestion?

Back

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

Front

What is the large intestine's function?

Back

The large intestine absorbs water and forms waste products for elimination.

Front

What is the process of digestion?

Back

Digestion is the process of breaking down food into smaller components that can be absorbed by the body.