Digestive System

Front

What is the main function of the large intestine?

Back

The large intestine reabsorbs a lot of the water from the digestive process.

Front

What part of the heart is responsible for carrying blood to the lungs?

Back

The pulmonary arteries carry blood from the heart to the lungs.

Front

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?

Back

The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.

Front

What role do enzymes play in digestion?

Back

Enzymes chemically break down food into smaller molecules.

Front

What is the function of the right atrium in the heart?

Back

The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body.

Front

What is the role of teeth in the digestive system?

Back

Teeth mechanically break down food into smaller pieces.

Front

What is the function of the stomach in digestion?

Back

The stomach mixes food with digestive juices and begins the process of breaking it down.

Front

What is the purpose of the esophagus?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the small intestine in digestion?

Back

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

Front

What is bile and what is its function?

Back

Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver that helps break down fats.