Digestive System

Digestive System

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Biology

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of the large intestine?

Back

The large intestine absorbs water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter and compacts waste into feces.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the esophagus?

Back

The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach, allowing food to pass from the mouth to the stomach.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are accessory organs in the digestive system?

Back

Accessory organs include the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, which aid in digestion but are not part of the digestive tract.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where does digestion begin?

Back

Digestion begins in the mouth, where food is mechanically broken down by chewing and mixed with saliva.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

Back

The small intestine is responsible for the absorption of nutrients from digested food.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does the stomach play in digestion?

Back

The stomach further breaks down food using gastric juices and enzymes, turning it into a semi-liquid substance called chyme.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the liver in digestion?

Back

The liver produces bile, which helps in the digestion and absorption of fats.

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