Digestive system

Front

What is the process called when gastric juices in the stomach break down food into a thick liquid?

Back

Chemical digestion

Front

Which body system is responsible for eliminating solid waste from the body?

Back

Digestive system

Front

Where does digestion begin in the human body?

Back

Mouth

Front

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

Back

To absorb nutrients from digested food.

Front

What organ is responsible for storing bile produced by the liver?

Back

Gall Bladder

Front

What is the role of the esophagus in the digestive system?

Back

To transport food from the mouth to the stomach.

Front

What is the main function of the stomach in digestion?

Back

To mix food with gastric juices and break it down into a semi-liquid form.

Front

What is the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the large intestine?

Back

To absorb water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter and to store waste.

Front

What is the role of saliva in the digestive process?

Back

To begin the chemical digestion of carbohydrates and to lubricate food for easier swallowing.