Digestive System

Front

What is the starting point of digestion?

Back

Mouth

Front

What tube does food travel down after being swallowed?

Back

Esophagus

Front

What is the process of breaking down food into smaller pieces called?

Back

Mechanical Digestion

Front

Where does the absorption of nutrients primarily occur?

Back

Small intestine

Front

How does the stomach protect itself from its own acid?

Back

The stomach is coated with a layer of mucus that protects it from the acid.

Front

What is the role of saliva in digestion?

Back

Saliva contains enzymes that begin the chemical breakdown of food.

Front

What is chemical digestion?

Back

The process of breaking down food into simpler molecules by enzymes.

Front

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

Back

The stomach stores food and mixes it with digestive juices to break it down.

Front

What is the role of the small intestine in digestion?

Back

The small intestine is where most nutrient absorption occurs.

Front

What is the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion?

Back

Mechanical digestion involves physical breakdown of food, while chemical digestion involves enzymatic breakdown.