Digestive System Flashcard

Front

Where does most absorption of nutrients take place?

Back

Small intestine

Front

Which enzyme helps digest carbohydrates in the mouth?

Back

Salivary amylase

Front

What organ absorbs water from digested food?

Back

Large intestine

Front

What is the function of the teeth and tongue in digestion?

Back

Mechanical digestion

Front

What is the correct sequence of the pathway food takes from beginning to end?

Back

Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

Front

What is the primary function of the stomach in digestion?

Back

Chemical digestion and mixing food with gastric juices.

Front

What role do villi play in the small intestine?

Back

Increase surface area for nutrient absorption.

Front

What is the function of the gall bladder?

Back

Store and concentrate bile.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in the digestive system?

Back

Speed up the breakdown of food into nutrients.

Front

What is the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion?

Back

Mechanical digestion involves physical breakdown of food; chemical digestion involves enzymatic breakdown.