Digestive System Flashcards

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1
Q

When consuming food, where does it go?
Name the organs in order

A

Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Anus

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2
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After chewing your food it becomes?

A

Bolus

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3
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How much do humans eat every day

A

1 - 2.7kg

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4
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What are nutrients given by digested food that help keep you alive

A

Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins

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5
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What is in your saliva that cause the food to break down

A

Enzymes

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6
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After the bolus spends time in the stomach, it turns into?

A

Chyme

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7
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What are the parts of the small intestine’s lower region?

A

Jejenum and ileum

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