Digestive system

Question 1

Ileum

Answer 1

The final section of the small intestine, responsible for nutrient absorption and connecting to the large intestine.

Question 2

Liver

Answer 2

A vital organ that processes nutrients, detoxifies harmful substances, and produces bile for digestion.

Question 3

Pancreas

Answer 3

An organ that produces digestive enzymes and hormones, including insulin, to regulate blood sugar levels.

Question 4

Mouth

Answer 4

The entry point for food, where mechanical and chemical digestion begins through chewing and saliva.

Question 5

Large Intestine

Answer 5

The part of the digestive system that absorbs water and electrolytes, and compacts waste for excretion.

Question 6

Salivary Gland

Answer 6

Glands in the mouth that produce saliva to aid in digestion and keep the mouth moist.

Question 6

Duodenum

Answer 6

The first section of the small intestine, where most chemical digestion occurs, receiving bile and pancreatic juices.

Question 7

Gallbladder

Answer 7

A small organ that stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver, releasing it into the small intestine to aid digestion.

Question 8

Stomach

Answer 8

A muscular organ that mixes food with gastric juices, breaking it down into a semi-liquid form for further digestion.