Digestive System

Front

What does 'mechanical digestion' mean?

Back

Physically breaking down food into smaller pieces.

Front

What is absorbed into the body through the large intestine?

Back

Water (H2O).

Front

What is the main organ responsible for digestion that follows the esophagus?

Back

Stomach.

Front

What substance does bile break down?

Back

Fat.

Front

What is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach?

Back

Oesophagus.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in digestion?

Back

To chemically break down food into smaller molecules.

Front

What is the function of the small intestine?

Back

To absorb nutrients from digested food.

Front

What is the process of breaking down food into smaller pieces called?

Back

Digestion.

Front

What organ produces bile?

Back

Liver.

Front

What is the main function of the pancreas in digestion?

Back

To produce digestive enzymes and hormones.