6.1.1 The Digestive System Review

Front

What do the villi do?

Back

Increase surface area for absorbing nutrients.

Front

What organ mashes food and breaks it down by acids?

Back

Stomach.

Front

What part of the digestive system is responsible for absorbing water and forming waste?

Back

Large intestine.

Front

Where is waste stored before it leaves the body?

Back

Rectum.

Front

What is the function of the esophagus?

Back

Transport food from the mouth to the stomach.

Front

What role do salivary glands play in digestion?

Back

Produce saliva to help break down food.

Front

What is the primary function of the stomach?

Back

Digests food using acids and enzymes.

Front

What is the function of the pancreas in digestion?

Back

Produces enzymes that help digest carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Front

What is the main function of the small intestine?

Back

Absorbs nutrients from digested food.

Front

What is the role of the liver in digestion?

Back

Produces bile to help digest fats.