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Which part of the digestive system is responsible for mechanical digestion and the chemical digestion of carbohydrates?
Which part of the digestive system is responsible for mechanical digestion and the chemical digestion of carbohydrates?
The primary function of the esophagus is to carry air from the nose to the larynx.
The primary function of the esophagus is to carry air from the nose to the larynx.
False
What is the term used for the mixture of food and gastric juices in the stomach?
What is the term used for the mixture of food and gastric juices in the stomach?
chyme
The _________ connects the stomach to the small intestine.
The _________ connects the stomach to the small intestine.
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Match the parts of the digestive system with their functions:
Match the parts of the digestive system with their functions:
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Which part of the digestive system is curved around the pancreas?
Which part of the digestive system is curved around the pancreas?
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Salivary glands are responsible for producing bile.
Salivary glands are responsible for producing bile.
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What is the primary role of the intestinal villi?
What is the primary role of the intestinal villi?
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Food is turned into a _________ after being chewed and mixed with saliva in the mouth.
Food is turned into a _________ after being chewed and mixed with saliva in the mouth.
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What action helps move food down the esophagus?
What action helps move food down the esophagus?
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What is the primary function of the liver in digestion?
What is the primary function of the liver in digestion?
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The jejunum is where the most nutrients and water are absorbed within the small intestine.
The jejunum is where the most nutrients and water are absorbed within the small intestine.
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What liquid does the pancreas secrete to reduce acidity in the small intestine?
What liquid does the pancreas secrete to reduce acidity in the small intestine?
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The small intestine turns chyme into a milky fluid called ______.
The small intestine turns chyme into a milky fluid called ______.
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Match the digestive organs with their primary functions:
Match the digestive organs with their primary functions:
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What are villi responsible for in the jejunum?
What are villi responsible for in the jejunum?
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The small intestine is wider than the large intestine.
The small intestine is wider than the large intestine.
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What are the three main parts of the large intestine?
What are the three main parts of the large intestine?
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The ______ are glands located outside the digestive tract that secrete digestive juices.
The ______ are glands located outside the digestive tract that secrete digestive juices.
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Which digestive process occurs primarily in the ileum?
Which digestive process occurs primarily in the ileum?
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Study Notes
Digestive System Overview
- Composed of the digestive tract and accessory digestive glands
- Digestive tract is a long tube: mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus
Mouth
- Cavity where food is chewed and ground by teeth
- Contains tongue with taste buds for taste perception
- Mechanical digestion: breaks food into smaller pieces
- Salivary glands produce saliva that mixes with food, carrying out chemical digestion of carbohydrates
- Bolus is formed after insalivation and mastication
Pharynx
- Part of both digestive and respiratory systems
- Connects mouth to esophagus and nasal cavity to larynx
- Epiglottis acts as a lid to prevent food from entering the respiratory tract
Esophagus
- Transports food from pharynx to stomach
- Peristaltic movements (muscle contractions) propel food
Stomach
- Cardia is the opening from the esophagus to the stomach
- Strong stomach muscles for mechanical digestion
- Gastric glands secrete gastric juices to kill bacteria and break down proteins
- Pylorus is the opening from stomach to small intestine
- Chyme is formed after digestion in the stomach
Small Intestine
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Long tube with glands, villi, and capillaries
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Nutrients absorbed into bloodstream through capillaries
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Duodenum: First part, receives digestive juices from liver (bile) and pancreas (pancreatic juice) for lipid and carbohydrate breakdown. Also makes intestinal juices.
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Jejunum: Middle part, characterized by villi for increased surface area absorption
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Ileum: Final part, absorbs most remaining water and nutrients
Large Intestine
- Wider than small intestine, consists of caecum, colon, rectum, and anus
- Absorbs water and electrolytes from the remaining food
- Faeces expelled through anus
Accessory Glands
- Located outside the digestive tract
- Secrete digestive juices containing enzymes
Salivary Glands
- Three pairs of glands that secrete saliva into the mouth
- Saliva contains amylase for carbohydrate digestion
Liver
- Largest gland in the body
- Secretes bile (stored in gallbladder) for lipid digestion
- Other functions: glucose, iron, vitamin storage; detoxification
Pancreas
- Arrowhead-shaped gland under the stomach
- Digestive function: secretes pancreatic juices to neutralize stomach acid
- Endocrine function: releases hormones into bloodstream
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Description
Test your knowledge on the human digestive system, including its main components, functions, and processes. This quiz covers important details about the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, and stomach, focusing on how they contribute to digestion. Perfect for students studying biology or health sciences!
