Digestive System

Front

What is the process of breaking down food into smaller pieces called?

Back

Mechanical Digestion

Front

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

Back

To convert food into energy to feed the body.

Front

Which organs are involved in both mechanical and chemical digestion?

Back

The mouth and stomach.

Front

Where does the digestive process begin?

Back

The mouth.

Front

What is the role of saliva in digestion?

Back

Saliva helps to digest food.

Front

What type of digestion occurs in the stomach?

Back

Both mechanical and chemical digestion.

Front

What is the term for the chemical breakdown of food by enzymes?

Back

Chemical Digestion.

Front

Name the organ that stores bile produced by the liver.

Back

The gallbladder.

Front

What is the function of the small intestine in digestion?

Back

To absorb nutrients from digested food.

Front

What is the role of the large intestine in the digestive system?

Back

To absorb water and form waste.