Digestive System Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is a function of the digestive system? Circulation, Ingestion, Respiration, Filtration

Back

Ingestion

Front

What is the process called where nutrients are taken into the body after digestion?

Back

Absorption

Front

Which term refers to the study of disease conditions affecting the digestive system?

Back

Gastroenterology

Front

What is the process called when food material is taken into the mouth?

Back

Ingestion

Front

During digestion, proteins are broken down into what?

Back

Amino acids

Front

Which of the following is a result of the breakdown of sugars during digestion?
Amino acids,
Glucose,
Fatty acids,
Triglycerides

Back

Glucose

Front

What aids the breakdown of complex nutrients during digestion?

Back

Digestive enzymes

Front

Through which part of the body does digested food pass into the bloodstream?

Back

Small intestine lining

Front

What is the primary purpose of cells burning nutrients?

Back

To release energy

Front

What is the main function of the stomach in the digestive system?

Back

Break down food