The Digestive System Flashcards
1
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What is digestion?
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The biological process by which food is broken into smaller, more absorbable components
2
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What are mechanical and chemical digestion?
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Mechanical digestion is chewing and stomach churning, chemical digestion is where enzymes and chemicals break down complex molecules (carbs, fats, proteins)
3
Q
What is the role of the mouth?
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4
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What is the role of the small intestine?
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5
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What is the role of the large intestine/colon?
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6
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What is the role of the liver?
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7
Q
What is the pharynx?
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8
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What is the role of the epiglottis?
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9
Q
What is the esophagus?
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10
Q
What is the role of the epithelial tissue?
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11
Q
What is the gallbladder?
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12
Q
What is the pancreas?
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13
Q
What is the rectum?
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14
Q
What is the sphincter?
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15
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What is the stomach?
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