BIOLOGY Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the primary function of the digestive system?
To break down food into nutrients that the body can absorb.
True or False: The mouth is where digestion begins.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ produces saliva that helps in the digestion of food.
salivary glands
What is the role of the esophagus in the digestive system?
To transport food from the mouth to the stomach.
Multiple choice: Which organ is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption?
Small intestine
What are the two main types of digestion?
Mechanical digestion and chemical digestion.
True or False: The stomach is an acidic environment that aids in digestion.
True
Fill in the blank: Bile is produced by the ________ and helps digest fats.
liver
What is the function of the pancreas in digestion?
To produce digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin.
Multiple choice: Which part of the digestive system absorbs water and forms waste?
Large intestine
What is the name of the muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract?
Peristalsis
True or False: Enzymes are not involved in the digestion process.
False
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a pouch-like organ that stores food and begins digestion.
stomach
What is the function of villi in the small intestine?
To increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the digestive system?
Heart
What is the final product of digestion that is expelled from the body?
Feces
True or False: The liver filters toxins from the blood.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ connects the throat to the stomach.
esophagus
What is the purpose of gastric acid in the stomach?
To break down food and kill harmful bacteria.
Multiple choice: Which enzyme helps digest carbohydrates?
Amylase
What is the role of the rectum in the digestive system?
To store feces before they are expelled.
True or False: The digestive system is responsible for respiration.
False
Fill in the blank: The ________ secretes hormones that regulate blood sugar levels.
pancreas
What is the main function of the gallbladder?
To store and concentrate bile.