Digestive System Flashcard

Front

Where does most absorption of nutrients take place? Options: Stomach, Small intestine, Large intestine, Gall bladder

Back

Small intestine

Front

Where is bile produced?

Back

Liver

Front

What are these structures called that are found on the lining of the small intestine?

Back

Villi

Front

Which organ churns food and uses acid and enzymes to break down food?

Back

stomach

Front

What is the function of the teeth and tongue?

Back

mechanical digestion

Front

Enzymes in your saliva help break down food, this is an example of ...

Back

Chemical digestion

Front

This organ absorbs water from digested food

Back

large intestine

Front

This organ produces several enzymes that chemically break down food and regulate blood sugar, food does not pass through this organ.

Back

pancreas

Front

What stores bile?

Back

Gall Bladder

Front

The muscular tube that moves food from the pharynx to the stomach?

Back

esophagus