Digestive System (7th grade Science)

Front

Type of digestion that occurs in the stomach?

Back

Both mechanical and chemical digestion occur in the stomach.

Front

What is the process that changes food into forms the body can use?

Back

Digestion.

Front

What do tissues join together to form?

Back

Organs.

Front

Which component of the digestive system produces hydrochloric acid?

Back

Stomach.

Front

Where does the absorption of nutrients occur in the digestive system?

Back

Small intestines.

Front

What is the main function of the stomach in digestion?

Back

To break down food both mechanically and chemically.

Front

What is the role of the small intestines in the digestive system?

Back

To absorb nutrients from digested food.

Front

What is the function of the liver in digestion?

Back

To produce bile, which helps in the digestion of fats.

Front

What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

Back

To produce digestive enzymes and bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid.

Front

What is the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion?

Back

Mechanical digestion involves physical breakdown of food, while chemical digestion involves enzymatic breakdown.