Digestive System Flashcard

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What is the function of the teeth and tongue?

Back

Mechanical digestion: The teeth and tongue work together to break down food into smaller pieces, making it easier to swallow and digest.

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What is peristalsis?

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Peristalsis is the involuntary muscular movement that transports food through the digestive tract, primarily caused by smooth muscle contractions.

Front

What happens if the liver is not functioning properly?

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If the liver is not functioning properly, fats would not be digested effectively, leading to potential nutritional deficiencies.

Front

What is the correct sequence of the digestive pathway?

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Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine.

Front

What is the esophagus?

Back

The esophagus is the muscular tube that moves food from the pharynx to the stomach.

Front

What role does the stomach play in digestion?

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The stomach is responsible for further breaking down food through mechanical and chemical digestion, using gastric juices.

Front

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

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The small intestine is primarily responsible for the absorption of nutrients from digested food.

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What is the role of the large intestine?

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The large intestine absorbs water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter and compacts waste into feces.

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What is chemical digestion?

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Chemical digestion is the process by which enzymes break down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body.

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What is the function of bile?

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Bile, produced by the liver, helps in the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine.