Digestive System

Front

What organ of the digestive system physically breaks down food by the squeezing and churning of muscular contractions?

Back

Stomach

Front

What is the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach?

Back

Esophagus

Front

Which organ is responsible for absorbing water from digested food?

Back

Large intestine

Front

Where does digestion begin, breaking food into smaller pieces before entering the esophagus?

Back

Mouth

Front

In which organ does most of the chemical digestion of food occur?

Back

Small intestine

Front

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

Back

To break down food into smaller pieces and mix it with saliva.

Front

What role does the stomach play in digestion?

Back

It uses muscular contractions to churn food and mix it with digestive juices.

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Front

What is the function of the small intestine in digestion?

Back

To absorb nutrients and continue the chemical digestion of food.

Front

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

Back

To absorb water and form waste products for elimination.

Front

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

Back

Digestion