Digestive System Flashcards

Front

Jake's mouth starts watering before eating pizza. This is part of which digestive phase?

Back

Ingestion

Front

The large intestine is responsible for what?

Back

Absorbing water and creating feces

Front

Absorption is considered which phase of the digestive system?

Back

The third

Front

Correct order of the flow of the digestive process

Back

Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

Front

The starches and sugars found in foods are known as what?

Back

Carbohydrates

Front

Fiber is important because it:

Back

Helps move waste products

Front

Nutrients made from amino acids are called:

Back

Proteins

Front

An avocado is an example of which type of fat?

Back

Unsaturated

Front

The nutrient that makes up the greatest percentage of your body is:

Back

Water

Front

Water soluble vitamins:

Back

Must be replenished regularly