Structures and Function of the Digestive System

Structures and Function of the Digestive System

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Biology

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What connects the mouth to the stomach?

Back

Esophagus

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of the teeth and tongue?

Back

Mechanical digestion

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main purpose of the digestive system?

Back

To provide you with nutrients and energy

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of digestion occurs when enzymes in saliva break down food?

Back

Chemical digestion

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which organ churns food and uses acid and enzymes to break it down?

Back

Stomach

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the epiglottis in the digestive system?

Back

To prevent food from entering the windpipe during swallowing.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary function of the stomach in digestion?

Back

To mix food with gastric juices and break it down into a semi-liquid form.

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