Human Digestive System Flashcard

Front

What organ produces bile to help breakdown lipids?

Back

Liver

Front

What is the substance produced in the stomach after churning with gastric juices?

Back

Chyme

Front

What is the function of the epiglottis during swallowing?

Back

Block windpipe

Front

What is the major function of the large intestine?

Back

Reabsorb water

Front

What is the role of the pancreas in the digestive system?

Back

Produce digestive enzymes

Front

What is the function of the stomach in digestion?

Back

To break down food using gastric juices and churning.

Front

What is the role of saliva in digestion?

Back

To begin the breakdown of carbohydrates and lubricate food.

Front

What is the function of the small intestine?

Back

To absorb nutrients from digested food.

Front

What is the purpose of the gallbladder?

Back

To store and concentrate bile.

Front

What are digestive enzymes?

Back

Proteins that speed up the breakdown of food into smaller molecules.