Digestion Vocabulary Quiz

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

Digestion = The process of breaking food down to be used by the body Calorie = A measurement to show how much energy a food contains Nutrients = The usable portions of food used for growth, repair, and replacement Esophagus = The tube leading from the throat to the stomach Saliva = Liquid released in the mouth to moisten food and to begin the dissolving of food Liver = Organ located near the stomach; makes bile which helps break fat into smaller pieces called fat droplets Pancreas = Makes pancreatic juice which contains many enzymes that act on the food in the small intestine; also produces sodium bicarbonate to neutralize the acidity of the food coming from the stomach Enzymes = Substances which chemically act on food to break it down into simpler substances Peristalsis = Muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system Bolus = The name given to a food ball formed in the mouth and then swallowed Chime = The name given to food as it leaves the stomach and moves into the small intestine Villi = Structures which line the walls of the small intestine and are responsible for transferring food into the circulatory system

What is the function of the esophagus?

The esophagus is a tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach.

What are enzymes and what is their role in digestion?

Enzymes are substances that chemically act on food to break it down into simpler substances.

Describe the role of the pancreas in digestion.

The pancreas produces pancreatic juice, which contains enzymes that aid in digestion, and also produces sodium bicarbonate to neutralize the acidity of the food coming from the stomach. Signup and view all the answers

What are villi and what is their purpose?

Villi are small, finger-like projections lining the walls of the small intestine. They are responsible for absorbing nutrients from digested food into the bloodstream. Signup and view all the answers

The stomach is responsible for absorbing most nutrients from food.

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What is peristalsis and how does it contribute to digestion?

Peristalsis is the rhythmic muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions.

Digestion = The process of breaking food down to be used by the body. Calorie = A measurement to show how much energy a food contains. Nutrients = The usable portions of food used for growth, repair, and replacement. Esophagus = The tube leading from the throat to the stomach. Saliva = Liquid released in the mouth to moisten food and to begin the dissolving of food. Liver = Organ located near the stomach; makes bile which helps break fat into smaller pieces called fat droplets. Pancreas = Makes pancreatic juice which contains many enzymes that act on the food in the small intestine; also produces sodium bicarbonate to neutralize the acidity of the food coming from the stomach. Enzymes = Substances which chemically act on food to break it down into simpler substances. Peristalsis = Muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system. Bolus = The name given to a food ball formed in the mouth and then swallowed. Chime = The name given to food as it leaves the stomach and moves into the small intestine. Villi = Structures which line the walls of the small intestine and are responsible for transferring food into the circulatory system. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name given to the food ball formed in the mouth and then swallowed?

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What is the name given to the food as it leaves the stomach and moves into the small intestine?

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Which organ makes bile?

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Study Notes

Digestion Vocabulary

Digestion: Substances that chemically act on food to break it into simpler substances.
Calorie: A measurement of energy in food.
Nutrients: Usable parts of food for growth, repair, and replacement.
Esophagus: Tube from the throat to the stomach.
Saliva: Liquid in the mouth that moistens food and starts dissolving it.
Liver: Organ near the stomach, produces bile that breaks down fat.
Pancreas: Organ that makes pancreatic juice with enzymes, neutralizes stomach acid; also produces sodium bicarbonate.
Enzymes: Substances that chemically act on food to break it down.
Peristalsis: Muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system.
Bolus: Name for a ball of food formed in the mouth.
Chyme: Name for food that leaves the stomach and moves to the small intestine.
Villi: Structures lining the small intestine, move food into the circulatory system.

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Test your knowledge on essential digestion vocabulary. This quiz covers key terms related to the digestive system, including definitions and functions of various organs and substances. Perfect for students studying biology or health sciences.