Digestive System

Front

What is the first part of the digestive system where digestion begins?

Back

Mouth

Front

What organ is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption in the digestive system?

Back

Small Intestine

Front

What are the small fingerlike structures in the small intestine that aid in nutrient absorption called?

Back

Villi

Front

What type of digestion involves the physical breakdown of food, such as chewing?

Back

Mechanical digestion

Front

In which part of the digestive system does chemical digestion primarily occur?

Back

Mouth and Stomach

Front

What is the role of saliva in the digestive process?

Back

Saliva contains enzymes that begin the breakdown of carbohydrates.

Front

What is the function of the stomach in digestion?

Back

The stomach mixes food with gastric juices to continue the digestion process.

Front

What is the main function of the large intestine in the digestive system?

Back

The large intestine absorbs water and forms waste.

Front

What is the process by which nutrients are transferred from the digestive system into the bloodstream?

Back

Absorption

Front

What is the term for the wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract?

Back

Peristalsis