Chapter 2-Section 4 Key Terms

Question 0

The largest organ inside of the body which is located in the upper right portion of the abdomen.

Answer 0

Liver

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Small intestine

Question 2

A substance that breaks up fat particles.

Answer 2

Bile

Question 3

An organ that stores bile.

Answer 3

Gallbladder

Question 4

A triangular organ that lies between the stomach and the first part of the small intestine.

Answer 4

Pancreas

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Villi (plural Villus)

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Large intestine

Question 7

The end of the large intestine where waste material is compressed into a solid form before being eliminated.

Answer 7

Rectum

Question 8

A muscular opening at the end of the rectum through which waste material is eliminated from the body.

Answer 8

Anus