10 Questions
Where does mechanical digestion primarily take place?
Mouth and stomach
What are the primary roles of food in the body?
Satisfying hunger and providing nutrients for fuel and building material
What is the purpose of the churning action in the stomach?
To continue breaking food into smaller particles
What is the main function of the digestive system?
To turn complex food into basic nutrients
What triggers the rise of digestive organs into action?
Seeing or smelling appetizing food
Where does mechanical digestion primarily occur?
Mouth and stomach
What triggers the rise of digestive organs into action?
Seeing or smelling appetizing food
What is the primary role of the digestive system?
Turning complex food into basic nutrients
What is the function of intestinal glands during digestion?
Secrete chemicals to turn food into nutrients
What is the 2-part process of the digestive system mentioned in the text?
Mechanical digestion and chemical digestion
Study Notes
Digestive System
- Mechanical digestion primarily takes place in the mouth and stomach.
Roles of Food
- The primary roles of food in the body are to provide energy, build and repair tissues, and regulate body functions.
Stomach Function
- The purpose of the churning action in the stomach is to mix food with digestive enzymes and break it down into smaller particles.
Digestive System Function
- The main function of the digestive system is to break down food into nutrients that can be absorbed and utilized by the body.
Triggering Digestion
- The rise of digestive organs into action is triggered by the presence of food in the mouth.
Intestinal Glands
- The function of intestinal glands during digestion is to secrete digestive enzymes and absorb nutrients into the bloodstream.
2-Part Process
- The 2-part process of the digestive system mentioned in the text is mechanical digestion (breakdown of food into smaller particles) and chemical digestion (breakdown of food into nutrients).
Test your knowledge of the digestive system and how nutrients from food are transformed into fuel and building materials for the body in this NUTR200 introductory quiz. Explore the processes that occur in the mouth, stomach, and intestinal glands as food is broken down and absorbed.
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