Digestive System

Question 1

Process of digestion

Answer 1

Mouth—-> Esophagus—-> Stomach—-> Duodenum—-> Small intestines—-> Cecum—-> Large intestines—-> Colon—-> Rectum—-> Anus

Question 2

Mechanical Digestion

Answer 2

the physical breakdown of food through chewing and mixing movements in the stomach.

Question 3

Chemical Digestion

Answer 3

breaks food down further through the use of enzymes so the nutrients can be absorbed.

Question 4

Absorption

Answer 4

process that transports the digested food through the intestine into the circulatory system.

Question 5

what are the 3 main secretions?

Answer 5

pepsinogen, mucus, and hydrochloric acid

Question 6

What are the 6 organs included in the GI tract (gastrointestinal tract)?

Answer 6

mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, and large intestines

Question 7

Function of the Pancreas

Answer 7

secretes pancreatic juice, which helps to break down fats into useful nutrients for the body

Question 8

What is another name for the Digestive tract?

Answer 8

the gastrointestinal tract