Digestive System Flashcard

Front

What part of the digestive system is responsible for absorbing water from digested food?

Back

Large intestine

Front

Which organ is NOT a part of the digestive system?

Back

Heart

Front

What part of the digestive system is responsible for the final stages of digestion?

Back

Small intestine

Front

What helps in mixing saliva with food?

Back

Tongue

Front

What is the role of the gallbladder?

Back

To store and concentrate bile

Front

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

Back

To break down food using acids and enzymes.

Front

What is the function of the small intestine?

Back

To absorb nutrients from digested food.

Front

What is bile and where is it produced?

Back

Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver.

Front

What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

Back

To produce digestive enzymes and hormones.

Front

What is the esophagus?

Back

A tube that connects the throat to the stomach.