DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Front

What is the function of the epiglottis during swallowing?

Back

The epiglottis prevents food from entering the trachea by covering it, directing food to the esophagus.

Front

What is chyme?

Back

Chyme is the acidic fluid that results from the churning of food in the stomach, consisting of partially digested food and gastric juices.

Front

What is hydrolysis in the context of digestion?

Back

Hydrolysis is the process by which enzymes break down food molecules into smaller, absorbable units.

Front

What enzyme do salivary glands secrete, and what is its function?

Back

Salivary glands secrete amylase, which begins the digestion of carbohydrates in the mouth.

Front

What organ produces bile and what is its role in digestion?

Back

The liver produces bile, which helps emulsify fats, aiding in their digestion and absorption.

Front

What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

Back

The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate, which help neutralize stomach acid and digest nutrients in the small intestine.

Front

What is the primary function of the stomach?

Back

The stomach's primary function is to digest food through mechanical churning and chemical breakdown using gastric juices.

Front

What is the small intestine's role in digestion?

Back

The small intestine is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption and further digestion of food.

Front

What is the difference between bolus and chyme?

Back

Bolus is the chewed food mixed with saliva that is swallowed, while chyme is the semi-liquid mixture of food and gastric juices in the stomach.

Front

What is the significance of the large intestine in the digestive process?

Back

The large intestine absorbs water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter and compacts waste for elimination.