BIOLOGY Flashcards

(27 cards)

1
Q

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

A

To break down food into nutrients that the body can absorb.

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True or False: The mouth is where digestion begins.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The ________ produces saliva that helps in the digestion of food.

A

salivary glands

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4
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What is the role of the esophagus in the digestive system?

A

To transport food from the mouth to the stomach.

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5
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Multiple choice: Which organ is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption?

A

Small intestine

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6
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What are the two main types of digestion?

A

Mechanical digestion and chemical digestion.

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True or False: The stomach is an acidic environment that aids in digestion.

A

True

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Fill in the blank: Bile is produced by the ________ and helps digest fats.

A

liver

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9
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What is the function of the pancreas in digestion?

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To produce digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin.

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10
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Multiple choice: Which part of the digestive system absorbs water and forms waste?

A

Large intestine

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11
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What is the name of the muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract?

A

Peristalsis

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True or False: Enzymes are not involved in the digestion process.

A

False

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13
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Fill in the blank: The ________ is a pouch-like organ that stores food and begins digestion.

A

stomach

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14
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What is the function of villi in the small intestine?

A

To increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients.

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15
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the digestive system?

A

Heart

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16
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What is the final product of digestion that is expelled from the body?

17
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True or False: The liver filters toxins from the blood.

18
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Fill in the blank: The ________ connects the throat to the stomach.

19
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What is the purpose of gastric acid in the stomach?

A

To break down food and kill harmful bacteria.

20
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Multiple choice: Which enzyme helps digest carbohydrates?

21
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What is the role of the rectum in the digestive system?

A

To store feces before they are expelled.

22
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True or False: The digestive system is responsible for respiration.

23
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Fill in the blank: The ________ secretes hormones that regulate blood sugar levels.

24
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What is the main function of the gallbladder?

A

To store and concentrate bile.

25
Multiple choice: Which of the following organs is primarily involved in detoxification?
Liver
26
What is an accessory organ in the digestive system?
Organs that aid digestion but are not part of the digestive tract, such as the liver and pancreas.
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True or False: Digestion is a continuous process that occurs in stages.
True