5C Digestive System

Question 1

Oral cavity

Answer 1

site of ingestion, teeth physically breakdown food into small pieces.

Question 2

Salivary glands

Answer 2

releases and produces saliva into the mouth.

Question 3

Oesophagus

Answer 3

hollow tube connects mouth to the stomach, food travels after being swallowed

Question 4

Stomach

Answer 4

digestive juices and muscular contractions breaks down food chemically and physically.

Question 5

Liver

Answer 5

site of bile production, liver regulates metabolism, stores nutrients and excess glucose.

Question 6

Gallbladder

Answer 6

bile is stored and then released into the small intestine.

Question 7

Pancreas

Answer 7

Digestive enzymes produced to break down food, secretes bicarbonate

Question 8

Small intestine

Answer 8

consists of duodenum, jejunum, ileum absorb nutrients from food

Question 9

Large intestine

Answer 9

final absorption of water and nutrients

Question 10

Rectum

Answer 10

final storage area of faeces

Question 11

Anus

Answer 11

is end of digestive tract used for elimination of faeces.

Question 12

4 steps of digestion

Answer 12

Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption and Elimination

Question 13

Role of digestive system

Answer 13

Breaks down foods into manageable pieces so cells can absorb and utilize for survival.

Question 14

Chemical Digestion

Answer 14

Using enzymes and stomach acid produces smaller molecules

Question 15

Physical Digestion

Answer 15

physical breakdown food into smaller pieces through chewing and muscle contractions.

Question 16

Omnivore

Answer 16

Ability to consume a variety of food types

Question 17

Carnivore

Answer 17

Meat diet, have sharp teeth that rip and tear flesh off prey, short digestive tracts.

Question 18

Herbivore

Answer 18

Plant-based diet, flat teeth, and jaws to grind food, longer digestive tracts