DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

The pancreas is a glandular organ in the digestive system that produces digestive enzymes and hormones, including insulin.

The correct pathway is: mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine.

Peristalsis is the involuntary, wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

False. The colon primarily reabsorbs water and electrolytes, not nutrients.

Emulsification is the process of breaking down lipids into tiny droplets to increase their surface area for digestion.

The liver produces bile, which helps in the digestion and absorption of fats.

The small intestine is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption and digestion.

Saliva contains enzymes that begin the breakdown of carbohydrates and helps in swallowing food.

The stomach stores food and uses acids and enzymes to break it down into a semi-liquid form called chyme.

The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach, transporting food via peristalsis.