Digestive System

Front

What are the rhythmic muscular contractions of your esophagus called to help food move along?

Back

Peristalsis

Front

Where does the process of digestion begin?

Back

Mouth

Front

What type of digestion takes place in the stomach?

Back

Both mechanical and chemical

Front

What does the pancreas do?

Back

All answers are correct

Front

What part of the digestive system mechanically and chemically breaks down food?

Back

Both the mouth and stomach

Front

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

Back

To break down food into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body.

Front

What enzyme in saliva begins the digestion of carbohydrates?

Back

Amylase

Front

What is the role of the small intestine in digestion?

Back

To absorb nutrients from digested food.

Front

What is the function of bile in digestion?

Back

To emulsify fats, aiding in their digestion and absorption.

Front

What is the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion?

Back

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