digestive system. Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is the primary function of the digestive system?
To break down food into nutrients that the body can use.
True or False: The mouth is the first organ of the digestive system.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for the absorption of water and electrolytes.
large intestine
Which organ produces bile?
Liver
What is the role of the stomach in digestion?
To mix food with gastric juices and break it down into chyme.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT part of the digestive tract? A) Esophagus B) Stomach C) Liver D) Intestines
C) Liver
True or False: The pancreas produces enzymes that aid in digestion.
True
What is the function of the gallbladder?
To store and concentrate bile.
Fill in the blank: The ________ connects the throat to the stomach.
esophagus
True or False: The small intestine is shorter than the large intestine.
False
Fill in the blank: The ________ helps regulate the pH of the stomach.
gastric acid
What is the term for the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules?
Digestion
Multiple Choice: Which of the following organs is involved in both digestion and metabolism? A) Stomach B) Pancreas C) Spleen D) Gallbladder
B) Pancreas
What are the two types of digestion?
Mechanical and chemical digestion.
True or False: Fiber is a nutrient that the body can digest and absorb.
False
What is the primary function of the rectum?
To store feces before elimination.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the last part of the large intestine.
anus
What is the role of the salivary glands?
To produce saliva that moistens food and begins the digestive process.
Multiple Choice: Which part of the digestive system is responsible for detoxifying chemicals? A) Stomach B) Liver C) Pancreas D) Gallbladder
B) Liver
What is the role of the mucosa in the digestive system?
To protect the digestive tract and facilitate absorption.
True or False: The appendix has no function in the digestive system.
False
