Digestive system

Front

What type of digestion occurs in the pharynx?

Back

Neither mechanical nor chemical digestion occurs in the pharynx.

Front

What structure connects the stomach to the intestines and drapes down?

Back

Greater omentum.

Front

What process does not occur in the stomach?

Back

Absorption does not occur in the stomach.

Front

Where is pepsinogen secreted?

Back

Pepsinogen is secreted in the stomach.

Front

What best describes the function of the small intestine?

Back

Nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.

Front

What is the primary function of the esophagus?

Back

The esophagus transports food from the mouth to the stomach.

Front

What is the role of saliva in digestion?

Back

Saliva begins the chemical digestion of carbohydrates.

Front

What is the function of the gallbladder?

Back

The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile.

Front

What is the main function of the large intestine?

Back

The large intestine reclaims water and salts from indigestible food.

Front

What enzyme is responsible for protein digestion in the stomach?

Back

Pepsin.