Chapter 11 Section 3

Question 0

Liver

Answer 0

The largest and heaviest organ inside the body; it breaks down substances and eliminates nitrogen from the body.

Question 1

Small intestine

Answer 1

The part of the digestive system in which most chemical digestion takes place.

Question 2

Bile

Answer 2

A substance produced by the liver that breaks up fat particles.

Question 3

Gallbladder

Answer 3

The organ that stores bile after it is produced by the liver.

Question 4

Pancreas

Answer 4

A triangular organ that produces enzymes that flow into the small intestine.

Question 5

Villus

Answer 5

Tiny finger-shaped structures that cover the inner surface of the small intestine and that provide a large surface area through which digested food is absorbed.

Question 6

Large intestine

Answer 6

The last section of the digestive system where water is absorbed from food and the remaining material is eliminated from the body.

Question 7

Rectum

Answer 7

A short section at the end of the large intestine where waste material is compressed into a solid form before being eliminated.

Question 8

Anus

Answer 8

The opening at the end of the digestive system through which wastes are eliminated.