Digestive System
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the function of the muscular walls in the pharynx?
Back
The muscular walls in the pharynx help to swallow food by pushing it down into the esophagus.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is saliva?
Back
Saliva is the watery liquid produced in the mouth that begins to chemically break down food.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What do salivary glands do?
Back
Salivary glands produce saliva, which keeps the mouth and other parts of the digestive system moist.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which organ physically breaks down food through muscular contractions?
Back
The stomach physically breaks down food by squeezing and churning it.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where does digestion begin?
Back
Digestion begins in the mouth, where food is broken into smaller pieces.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of the esophagus in digestion?
Back
The esophagus is a tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of the stomach in the digestive system?
Back
The stomach mixes food with digestive juices and breaks it down into a semi-liquid form.
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