Digestive System Flashcard 2024

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What type of digestion is chewing?

Back

Mechanical digestion.

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How do the digestive and circulatory systems work together to maintain homeostasis?

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Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream through villi in the small intestine to maintain homeostasis.

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What is the function of the epiglottis?

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To cover the trachea so food goes down the esophagus, not the trachea (windpipe).

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What chemically breaks down food into smaller molecules?

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Enzymes.

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What is the function of the liver in the digestive system?

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The liver processes nutrients absorbed from the small intestine.

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What is peristalsis?

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The rhythmic contraction of muscles in the digestive tract that moves food along.

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What role do enzymes play in digestion?

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Enzymes help break down food into smaller molecules for absorption.

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What is the main function of the stomach?

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To mix food with digestive juices and break it down into a semi-liquid form.

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What is the role of the small intestine in digestion?

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

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What is the purpose of bile?

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Bile helps digest fats and is produced by the liver.