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Grade 6 - Digestive System Flashcards

1
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What system is responsible for the digestion of food?

A

Digestive system

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2
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What does the digestive system consist of that helps break down food into energy?

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Organs

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3
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What are the primary functions of the digestive system?

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Ingestion
Digestion
Absorption
Elimination

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4
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What do you call a process of putting food into your mouth?

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Ingestion

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5
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This refers to the breakdown of food into small molecules that can be used by the body?

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Digestion

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6
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What process happens after food is broken down into small molecules in the digestive system?

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Absorption

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7
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What happens to substances that cannot be absorbed by the body, and in what form are they removed?

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They are eliminated as feces.

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8
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What is an example of a material that your body cannot digest?

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Cellulose.

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9
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How is your digestive system divided?

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Alimentary canal and accessory organs.

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10
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This refers to a tubular passage through which the food passes and is digested?

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Alimentary canal or digestive tract.

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11
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What are the main organs involved in digestion that form part of the alimentary canal?

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mouth
esophagus
stomach
small intestine
large intestine

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12
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How do you call those organs that help in the digestion process by secreting enzymes that further breakdown food particles?

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Accessory organs

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13
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Provide some accessory organs?

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pancreas
liver
gallbladder
salivary glands

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14
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What is the term for the process that involves the physical breakdown of food into smaller pieces?

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mechanical digestion

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15
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This is the rhythmic, involuntary contraction of smooth muscles is called?

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Peristalsis

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16
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This refers to the break down of food into simpler nutrients that can be used by the cells?

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Chemical digestion

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17
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What facilitates chemical digestion?

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acids and enzymes

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18
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What enzyme that is responsible in breaking down starch into sugar?

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amylase

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19
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What do you call a ball of partially digested food that is mixed with saliva?

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bolus

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20
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This is a muscular tube that transports bolus from mouth to stomach?

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Esophagus

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21
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It is a J-shaped muscular sac that digests and temporarily stores food?

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Stomach

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22
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This is a fluid produced by cells that line the stomach?

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Digestive juice

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23
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Composition of the digestive juice?

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hydrochloric acd (HCI)
pepsin

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24
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It is a gastric juice that prepares protein in the stomach for digestion and kills the bacteria found on food?

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Hydrochloric acid

25
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This is a digestive enzyme that breaks down proteins into smaller pieces?

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Pepsin

26
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What is the thick liquid mixture called that digested food turns into before leaving the stomach?

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Chyme

27
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What are the organs that are responsible in secreting enzymes and hormones to initiate chemical digestion in small intestine?

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pancreas
liver
gallbladder

28
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An organ that secretes enzymes that break down sugars, fats, and starch?

A

pancreas

29
Q

The organ that makes a digestive juice called bile that breaks down the fats?

A

liver

30
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The organ that is responsible in storing the broken down fats coming from the liver?

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gallbladder

31
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What are the folds in the lining of the small intestine called?

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Villi

32
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They are tiny, hair-like projections on the surface of the villi in the small intestine. They increase the surface area for absorption, allowing for more efficient uptake of nutrients from digested food into the bloodstream.

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Microvilli

33
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This is a part of the digestive system responsible for absorbing water from undigested food and forming solid waste for elimination?

A

Large intestine

34
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What do you call the undigested material that eventually forms into a solid mass?

A

feces

35
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What contains the feces?

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Undigested fiber from plant foods, dead bacteria and traces of undigested fat and protein.

36
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This serves as a storage site of feces before it is eliminated?

A

Rectum

37
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A muscular opening at the end of the digestive tract through which solid waste (feces) is expelled from the body?

A

Anus

38
Q

What are the common ailments and disorders of the digestive system?

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Diarrhea

Constipation

Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)

Gallstones

Peptic Ulcer

Colorectal cancer

39
Q

This is characterized by loose and watery stool and frequent bowel movement?

A

Diarrhea

40
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Prolonged diarrhea may lead to?

A

Dehydration

41
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A compact, dry, and hard stool characterizes?

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Constipation

42
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A person who is constipated experiences difficulty in?

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Defecating

43
Q

This occurs when the acid from the stomach flows back to esophagus?

A

Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)

44
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These are stones or lumps that build up in the gallbladder. These stones are hardened cholesterol and pigments in the bile?

A

Gallstones

45
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A sore or painful wound in the lining of stomach and small intestine is called?

A

Peptic Ulcer

46
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The bacteria that is the caused in most ulcer that weakens the protective coating of the stomach and small intestine?

A

Helicobacter pylori

47
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This occurs when tumors form in the lining of the large intestine?

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Colorectal cancer

48
Q

Ways to keep your digestive healthy?

A

Proper Nutrition
Proper Hygiene
Health Habits
Regular exercise

49
Q

This is the process of eating the right food that your body needs so you can grow properly and healthy?

A

Nutrition

50
Q

They are professionals who advise and plan matters on food and nutrition? They develop dietary plans and guidelines to help people make healthy food choices?

A

Nutritionists

51
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What are the nutrients that food contains?

A

carbohydrates
fats
proteins
vitamins
minerals
water

52
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Examples of food that are rich in carbohydrates that are used by the body for energy?

A

rice and bread

53
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A nutrient that protects the body organs and insulate the body?

A

fats

54
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A nutrient that supply raw materials for growth and repair of the body?

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proteins

55
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Nutrients that help regulate body functions?

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vitamins and minerals

56
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This helps you to keep hydrated and regulate body temperature and maintain body functions?

A

water

57
Q

Some ways to prevent food contamination?

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a. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after eating.

b. Wash eating and cooking utensils before and after using them.

c. Wash fruits and vegetables before eating them.

d. Avoid street foods. Make sure that the food preparation is clean.

e. Handle and prepare food well before cooking or putting them in the refrigerator.

58
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Give some examples of good eating habits?

A

Chew food well and avoid swallowing large chunks of food.

Eat in moderation.

59
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How does regular exercise helps in your digestive system?

A

Regular exercise keeps the food moving through your digestive system. This reduces the chances of being constipated.

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