Digestive System Flashcards
1
Q
What body system is responsible for breaking down food into nutrients?
A
Digestive system
2
Q
Which organ in the digestive system is responsible for chewing and breaking down food into smaller pieces?
A
Mouth
3
Q
What organ stores and releases bile to help digest fats?
A
Gallbladder
4
Q
Which organ is responsible for absorbing nutrients from digested food?
A
Small intestine
5
Q
What is the name of the muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach?
A
Esophagus
