Human Digestive system

Front

What organ stores bile?

Back

Gallbladder

Front

Where is the esophagus located?

Back

Behind the trachea

Front

What is the role of sodium bicarbonate in pancreatic juice?

Back

To neutralize chyme

Front

What hormone stimulates mechanical and chemical digestion in the stomach?

Back

Gastrin

Front

Which organ is responsible for producing bile?

Back

Liver

Front

What is the primary function of the stomach?

Back

To digest food mechanically and chemically

Front

What is the function of the small intestine?

Back

To absorb nutrients from digested food

Front

What is the role of pepsin in digestion?

Back

To digest proteins in the stomach

Front

What is chyme?

Back

A semi-liquid mixture of food and digestive juices in the stomach

Front

What is the function of the pancreas in digestion?

Back

To produce digestive enzymes and bicarbonate