Digestive System Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
What is the function of the digestive system?
A
Breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and removes waste
2
Q
Pharynx (Throat)
A
Passes food from mouth to esophagus
3
Q
Salivary glands
A
Produce saliva to begin digestion
4
Q
Esophagus
A
Moves food to the stomach via peristalsis
5
Q
Stomach
A
Breaks down food with acid and enzymes
6
Q
Small intestine
A
Absorbs nutrients into the blood
7
Q
Large intestine
A
Absorbs water; forms stool
8
Q
Pancreas
A
Produces digestive enzymes and insulin
9
Q
Liver
A
Makes bile; processes nutrients
10
Q
Gallbladder
A
Stores and releases bile
11
Q
Spleen
A
Filters blood (not part of digestion)
12
Q
What is peristalsis?
A
Muscle contraction that move food through the digestive tract
