HB&D: Digestive System Flashcards
Key terms & Questions (7 cards)
1
Q
Salivary amylase
A
enzyme contained in saliva that breaks down starch
2
Q
Mechanical Digestion
A
When the teeth and mouth aid in chewing
3
Q
What happens when food is in the stomach?
A
It is mixed with gastric acids and pepsin, which break down protein
4
Q
In which organ does digestion take place?
A
Small intestine
5
Q
Large intestine
A
where water and minerals in the waste matter are absorbed
6
Q
Kidneys
A
Organ that filters minerals, water, and salts from the blood and secretes it into urine
7
Q
What is the GENERAL order of the chain of digestion?
A
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, kidneys, rectum, and anus
