Digestive System

Question 1

What are the main organs of the digestive system?

Answer 1

• Mouth
• Esophagus
• Stomach
• Small & large intestines
• Liver
• Gallbladder
• Pancreas
• Rectum & Anus

Question 2

What does the small intestine do?

Answer 2

Continues digestion and absorbs nutrients

Question 3

What is the function of the large intestine?

Answer 3

Absorbs water and forms stool

Question 4

What is the main function of the digestive system?

Answer 4

Breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and eliminates waste

Question 5

What is GERD?

Answer 5

Chronic acid reflux where stomach acid irritates the esophagus

Question 6

What is celiac disease?

Answer 6

An autoimmune reaction to gluten that damages the small intestine

Question 7

What is non-alcoholic cirrhosis?

Answer 7

Fat buildup in the liver that causes serious liver damage (not related to alcohol)

Question 8

How does active living affect digestive health?

Answer 8

• Too little = risk of obesity, constipation, colon cancer
• Too much = risk of nausea, cramps, diarrhea, GI bleeding

Question 9

How does stress affect digestion in students?

Answer 9

Slows digestion, can cause nausea/constipation, and disrupts gut bacteria due to brain-gut connection