Digestive System Flashcard

Front

What is the primary function of peristalsis in the digestive system?

Back

Move food through the digestive tract

Front

Which part of the digestive system is primarily responsible for absorbing nutrients? Options: Stomach, Small intestines, Pancreas, Liver

Back

Small intestines

Front

What role does saliva play in the digestive process?

Back

Changes food chemically

Front

Which of the following is a function of the digestive system? Producing red blood cells, Regulating body temperature, Eliminating waste products of digestion, Circulating oxygen in the blood

Back

Eliminating waste products of digestion

Front

What is the primary function of chemical digestion?

Back

To use enzymes to break down nutrients into smaller molecules

Front

Where does chemical digestion occur in the body?

Back

Mouth, stomach, and small intestine

Front

What is the role of mechanical digestion?

Back

To physically break down food into smaller particles

Front

Where does mechanical digestion begin?

Back

Mouth

Front

What is the function of the uvula in the mouth?

Back

It prevents food from entering the nose when swallowing.

Front

Where does the esophagus begin?

Back

At the lower end of the pharynx