Digestive System

Front

Why do we eat?

Back

To get the nutrients we need to survive.

Front

What organ produces enzymes that break down food?

Back

Pancreas

Front

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

Back

Digestion

Front

What is the main function of the excretory system?

Back

To rid the body of waste.

Front

Where does mechanical digestion happen?

Back

Stomach.

Front

What are the tiny finger-like structures that absorb nutrients in the small intestine called?

Back

Villi.

Front

What is the role of saliva in digestion?

Back

To help break down food and make it easier to swallow.

Front

What is peristalsis?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the liver in digestion?

Back

To produce bile, which helps digest fats.

Front

What is the role of the stomach in digestion?

Back

To mix food with digestive juices and break it down mechanically.