Digestive System Parts

Front

What part of the digestive system absorbs water into the bloodstream?

Back

Large intestine.

Front

Which digestive organ is responsible for most chemical digestion and absorption of food?

Back

Small intestine.

Front

What is the name of the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach?

Back

Esophagus.

Front

What is the large muscular sac that continues the mechanical and chemical digestion of food?

Back

Stomach.

Front

What is the term for the physical breakdown of food?

Back

Mechanical digestion.

Front

What is the process called where enzymes break down food into smaller molecules?

Back

Chemical digestion.

Front

Which organ produces bile that helps in the digestion of fats?

Back

Liver.

Front

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

Back

It produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid.

Front

What is the function of the gallbladder?

Back

It stores and concentrates bile.

Front

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

Back

To absorb nutrients from digested food.