Digestion: organs and functions

Front

What is the physical breakdown of food called?

Back

Mechanical digestion

Front

What makes food wet and soft in the mouth?

Back

Saliva

Front

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for transporting food from the mouth to the stomach?

Back

Esophagus

Front

Which organ produces bile to help digest fats?

Back

Liver

Front

What is the main function of the stomach in the digestive process?

Back

To break down food using acids and enzymes.

Front

What is the role of teeth in digestion?

Back

To mechanically break down food into smaller pieces.

Front

What is the function of the small intestine?

Back

To absorb nutrients from digested food.

Front

What is the term for the chemical breakdown of food?

Back

Chemical digestion

Front

Which organ stores bile before it is released into the small intestine?

Back

Gallbladder

Front

What is the function of the pancreas in digestion?

Back

To produce digestive enzymes and hormones.