Digestion

Front

What organ produces enzymes that break down food?

Back

Pancreas

Front

Which of these is NOT a function of the digestive system?

Back

Takes oxygen to body cells

Front

What does amylase in saliva change starch into?

Back

Simple sugar

Front

What is the process of breaking down food into nutrient-rich molecules called?

Back

Digestion

Front

What is the function of the villi in the small intestine?

Back

To increase the absorption surface

Front

What is the main purpose of digestion?

Back

To convert food into energy and nutrients for the body.

Front

What is peristalsis?

Back

The wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

Front

What role does the liver play in digestion?

Back

It produces bile, which helps digest fats.

Front

What is the function of the gall bladder?

Back

To store and concentrate bile before releasing it into the small intestine.

Front

What is chyme?

Back

The semi-liquid mass of partially digested food that moves from the stomach to the small intestine.