Human Digestive System

Front

What type of digestion occurs when the stomach churns food?

Back

Mechanical digestion.

Front

Where does the majority of digestion occur in the human body?

Back

Small intestine.

Front

What enzyme breaks proteins into amino acids?

Back

Protease.

Front

Which organ produces bile and detoxifies blood?

Back

Liver.

Front

What do villi in the small intestine increase to help absorb nutrients?

Back

Surface area.

Front

What is the primary function of the stomach in digestion?

Back

To break down food mechanically and chemically.

Front

What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

Back

To produce digestive enzymes and bicarbonate.

Front

What is the function of bile in digestion?

Back

To emulsify fats for easier digestion.

Front

What is the main purpose of the large intestine?

Back

To absorb water and form feces.

Front

What are the three main types of macromolecules digested in the human digestive system?

Back

Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.