Digestive System #1

Front

What part of the digestive system mechanically and chemically breaks down food?

Back

Both the mouth and stomach.

Front

What are the rhythmic muscular contractions of your esophagus called to help food move along?

Back

Peristalsis.

Front

Where is bile stored?

Back

Gall bladder.

Front

Where does the digestion of lipids take place?

Back

Small intestine.

Front

What carries food from the pharynx to the stomach?

Back

Esophagus.

Front

What is the primary function of the mouth in digestion?

Back

To mechanically break down food and mix it with saliva.

Front

What role does the stomach play in digestion?

Back

It further breaks down food using acids and enzymes.

Front

What is the function of the small intestine in the digestive system?

Back

It is the main site for digestion and absorption of nutrients.

Front

What is the role of the liver in digestion?

Back

It produces bile, which helps in the digestion of fats.

Front

What is the function of the gall bladder?

Back

To store and concentrate bile until it is needed for digestion.