Digestive System Flashcard

Front

What is the long tube that connects the mouth to the stomach?

Back

Esophagus

Front

What is the role of teeth in digestion?

Back

To chew and break food into small pieces

Front

Which organ is NOT part of the digestive system?

Back

Heart

Front

What is the name of the waste that leaves the body?

Back

Feces

Front

What part of the digestive system absorbs water?

Back

Large intestine

Front

What is the function of the stomach in digestion?

Back

To break down food using acids and enzymes.

Front

What is the small intestine responsible for?

Back

Absorbing nutrients from food.

Front

What is bile and where is it produced?

Back

Bile helps digest fats and is produced in the liver.

Front

What is the role of saliva in digestion?

Back

To soften food and begin the digestion process.

Front

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

Back

To produce enzymes that help digest carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.