5.4 Digestive System Flashcards
1
Q
What path does food take through the digestive system?
A
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas/liver/gallbladder, large intestine
2
Q
What is digestion?
A
Breaking down large food molecules into small food molecules that can be absorbed into the bloodstream.
3
Q
Does the mouth perform chemical or mechanical digestion?
A
both
4
Q
Are the pancreas, liver, and gallbladder part of the alimentary system or are they accessory organs?
A
Accessory organs
5
Q
What does amylase break down?
A
Carbohydrates
6
Q
What does lipase break down?
A
Fats/ lipids
7
Q
What does protease break down?
A
proteins
8
Q
What do cells use to convert chemical energy into energy used for cell activities?
A
oxygen
9
Q
Does the large intestine perform chemical or mechanical digestion?
A
mechanical
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