Grade 8 Flashcard: Digestion Process

Front

What organ produces Insulin?

Back

Pancreas

Front

The chewing of your food is called what?

Back

Mastication

Front

Involuntary muscle contractions that move food are called?

Back

Peristalsis

Front

What is the largest gland in the body?

Back

Liver

Front

The physical & chemical breakdown of food is called?

Back

Digestion

Front

What is the function of the stomach in digestion?

Back

The stomach breaks down food using acids and enzymes.

Front

What is the role of the small intestine in digestion?

Back

The small intestine absorbs nutrients from digested food.

Front

What is the function of enzymes in digestion?

Back

Enzymes help break down food into smaller molecules.

Front

What is absorption in the context of digestion?

Back

Absorption is the process of taking nutrients from the digestive tract into the bloodstream.

Front

What is the role of the liver in digestion?

Back

The liver produces bile, which helps digest fats.