Digestive System

Question 1

Is the body system that processes the food that the body needs in order to get nutrients and energy.

Answer 1

Digestive system

Question 2

Involves the chewing, biting, and swallowing of food particles.

Answer 2

Mechanical digestion

Question 3

Is the process of digestion which involves different substances produced by different parts of the digestive system.

Answer 3

Chemical digestion

Question 4

The digestive tract?

Answer 4

Food enters through the mouth. When the food is ready to be swallowed, the tongue pushes the food towards the esophagus. The stomach is a large sac that is connected to the esophagus. After the stomach is the small intestine where most nutrient absorption happens. The large intestines reansorb water. The final part of the digestive tract is the rectum and anus.

Question 5

The _ glands produce saliva.

Answer 5

Salivary glands

Question 6

The _ produce bile which helps digest fats.

Answer 6

Liver

Question 7

The _ releases substances that help digest molecules.

Answer 7

Pancreas

Question 8

It occurs when the food in the stomach returns to the esophagus.

Answer 8

Acid Reflux

Question 9

It makes a person move watery stool rapidly and produce gas often.

Answer 9

Diarrhea

Question 10

Leads to difficulties in defecation.

Answer 10

Constipation