Digestive System

Question 0

Peristalsis

Answer 0

• the involuntary contraction and relaxation of the smooth muscles creating wavelike movements that push contents through (intestines)

Question 1

Digestive System (Gastrointestinal- GI)

Answer 1

• breaks down nutrients so they can be used by the body (phycally, chemically)
• eliminates solid waste from the body
• alimentary canal runs from mouth to anus
• peristalsis

Question 2

Human Digestive System

Answer 2

• esophagus
• liver- produces bile
• gall bladder- stores bile, which aids in digesting liquids
• stomach- stores and breaks down ingested foods
• pancreas- produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate solution
• large intestine- absorbs the water and ions
• small intestine- digests carbohydrates, fats and proteins, and absorbs nutrients (duodenum, jejunum, ilium)