Digestion Assessment

Front

What carries food from the pharynx to the stomach?

Back

esophagus

Front

What type of digestion takes place in the stomach?

Back

both mechanical and chemical

Front

Where does the process of digestion begin?

Back

mouth

Front

What does the pancreas do?

Back

produces digestive enzymes to break down proteins and fats, produces sodium bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid, regulates our blood sugar levels

Front

Name this structure: duodenum, jejunum, ilium, cecum

Back

ilium

Front

Name this structure: spleen, gall bladder, pancreas, jejunum

Back

pancreas

Front

The teeth are directly involved in:

Back

physical digestion

Front

What is the chemical that breaks down food in your mouth?

Back

Saliva

Front

Where does MOST of the digestion process occur?

Back

Small intestine

Front

The physical & chemical breakdown of food is called?

Back

Digestion