Digestive System

Front

What is the fluid in the mouth that helps digest food?

Back

Saliva

Front

What is the correct order of processes by which nutrients, energy, and waste from food are handled by organisms?

Back

Digestion --> Absorption --> Elimination

Front

What is the J-shaped muscular sac-like organ that food enters from the esophagus?

Back

Stomach

Front

What condition occurs when acid frequently back flows from the stomach into the esophagus causing heartburn?

Back

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Front

Where does digestion begin?

Back

Mouth

Front

What is the primary function of the stomach in the digestive system?

Back

To break down food using acids and enzymes.

Front

What organ is responsible for the absorption of nutrients?

Back

Small intestine

Front

What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

Back

To produce digestive enzymes and bicarbonate.

Front

What is the function of bile in digestion?

Back

To emulsify fats, aiding in their digestion.

Front

What is the term for the wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract?

Back

Peristalsis