Anatomy

Front

What does the Esophagus connect?

Back

The Esophagus connects the mouth to the stomach.

Front

What is Peristalsis?

Back

Peristalsis is the process where muscle contractions move food along the digestive tract.

Front

Where does food go after the esophagus?

Back

Food goes to the stomach after the esophagus.

Front

What is the primary function of the Liver?

Back

The Liver is responsible for producing bile.

Front

What gas do we breathe out that our body does not need?

Back

We breathe out Carbon Dioxide.

Front

What is the role of the stomach in digestion?

Back

The stomach digests food using acids and enzymes.

Front

What is bile and where is it stored?

Back

Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder.

Front

What is the function of the small intestine?

Back

The small intestine is responsible for the absorption of nutrients from digested food.

Front

What is the role of the large intestine?

Back

The large intestine absorbs water and forms waste products (feces) for elimination.

Front

What is the function of the pancreas in digestion?

Back

The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and hormones, including insulin.