FUNCTIONS OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Flashcards
1
Q
a complex set of
organs, glands, and ducts that work together to transform food
into nutrients for cells.
A
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
2
Q
functions of the digestive system
A
Ingestion
Digestion
Absorption
Elimination
3
Q
the consumption of solid or liquid food, usually
through the mouth
A
INGESTION
4
Q
the breakdown of large organic molecules into
smaller molecules that can be absorbed
A
DIGESTION
5
Q
the movement of molecules out of the digestive
tract and into the blood or lymphatic system
A
ABSORPTION
6
Q
the removal of undigested material, such as
fiber from food, plus other waste products from the body as
feces.
A
ELIMINATION
