Digestive System

Front

What is the fluid in the mouth that contains enzymes?

Back

Saliva is the fluid in the mouth that contains enzymes to help break down food.

Front

Which organ is responsible for creating bile?

Back

The liver is the organ that creates bile, which helps in the digestion of fats.

Front

What substance does the liver produce to aid in fat digestion?

Back

Bile is produced by the liver to break down fats.

Front

What is the sac-like organ that performs most mechanical digestion?

Back

The stomach is the sac-like organ that does most mechanical digestion by churning food.

Front

What term describes the process of the body getting rid of wastes?

Back

Elimination is the process by which the body gets rid of wastes.

Front

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

Back

The primary function of the digestive system is to break down food into nutrients that the body can use.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in digestion?

Back

Enzymes speed up the chemical reactions that break down food into smaller molecules.

Front

What is the function of the small intestine in digestion?

Back

The small intestine is where most digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs.

Front

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

Back

The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate to help neutralize stomach acid.

Front

What is the process of absorption in the digestive system?

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Absorption is the process by which nutrients from digested food are taken into the bloodstream.