digestive system

Front

Where does digestion begin?

Back

In the mouth.

Front

What type of digestion takes place in the stomach?

Back

Both mechanical and chemical.

Front

What is the muscular tube that moves food from the mouth to the stomach?

Back

Esophagus.

Front

What organ mashes food and breaks it down by acids?

Back

Stomach.

Front

Which of the following is an accessory organ?

Back

Liver.

Front

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

Back

To absorb nutrients from digested food.

Front

What role does saliva play in digestion?

Back

It contains enzymes that begin the breakdown of carbohydrates.

Front

What is the function of the large intestine?

Back

To absorb water and form waste.

Front

What is peristalsis?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

Back

It produces enzymes that help digest proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.