Digestive System

Front

What is the organ that breaks down fats and detoxifies poisons, but food does not pass through it?

Back

liver

Front

What is the process called when gastric juices in the stomach digest food into a thick liquid?

Back

Chemical digestion

Front

What is the term for the process by which the body breaks down food for energy?

Back

digestion

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Front

What is the name of the muscular tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach?

Back

esophagus

Front

Where does the process of digestion begin?

Back

Our teeth

Front

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

Back

The liver produces bile, which helps in the digestion of fats, and detoxifies harmful substances.

Front

What is the function of gastric juices in the stomach?

Back

Gastric juices contain acids and enzymes that break down food into a semi-liquid form called chyme.

Front

What is the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion?

Back

Mechanical digestion involves physical processes like chewing, while chemical digestion involves enzymatic breakdown of food.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Front

What is the function of the esophagus in the digestive system?

Back

The esophagus transports food from the mouth to the stomach through peristaltic movements.

Front

What is bile and where is it produced?

Back

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