Digestive System

Front

What is the longest digestive organ in the human body?

Back

Small Intestine

Front

What organ is responsible for storing and breaking down food?

Back

Stomach

Front

What type of digestion is facilitated by enzymes?

Back

Chemical digestion

Front

What is the process called that moves food through the esophagus?

Back

Peristalsis

Front

What lifestyle change can help manage symptoms of a hiatal hernia?

Back

Elevating the head of the bed

Front

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

Back

Nutrient absorption

Front

What role do enzymes play in digestion?

Back

They catalyze chemical reactions to break down food.

Front

What is the function of the large intestine?

Back

Absorption of water and formation of feces.

Front

What is mechanical digestion?

Back

The physical breakdown of food into smaller pieces.

Front

What is the role of saliva in digestion?

Back

It contains enzymes that begin the breakdown of carbohydrates.