Digestive System

Front

What is the J shaped muscular sac-like organ that food enters from the esophagus?

Back

Stomach

Front

When food is broken down by enzymes or acid, __________ digestion is taking place.

Back

Chemical

Front

All of the following are accessory organs EXCEPT _____________.

Back

Esophagus

Front

What protects the stomach from the acid within it?

Back

Our stomachs are coated with a layer of mucus that protects it from the acid.

Front

What is the primary function of the stomach in the digestive system?

Back

To break down food using acids and enzymes.

Front

What are accessory organs in the digestive system?

Back

Organs that aid in digestion but are not part of the digestive tract, such as the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in digestion?

Back

Enzymes help break down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body.

Front

What is mechanical digestion?

Back

The physical breakdown of food into smaller pieces, such as chewing.

Front

What is the function of the liver in digestion?

Back

To produce bile, which helps in the digestion of fats.

Front

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

Back

To produce digestive enzymes and bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid.