Human Digestive System

Front

What organ uses strong acid to break down food into nutrients?

Back

Stomach

Front

How many teeth does an adult human typically have?

Back

28

Front

Which organ absorbs water, salts, and moves undigested waste out of the body?

Back

Large intestine

Front

True or False: The salivary glands produce saliva that contains enzymes to help break down food.

Back

TRUE

Front

What organ is now recognized as a place where good bacteria reside?

Back

Appendix

Front

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

Back

To absorb nutrients from digested food.

Front

What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

Back

To produce digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin.

Front

What is the function of the esophagus?

Back

To transport food from the mouth to the stomach.

Front

What is the role of bile in digestion?

Back

To help digest fats.

Front

What is the process of breaking down food into smaller components called?

Back

Digestion