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Which part of the digestive system is responsible for mechanical digestion in the mouth?
Which part of the digestive system is responsible for mechanical digestion in the mouth?
The epiglottis prevents food from entering the esophagus.
The epiglottis prevents food from entering the esophagus.
False
What is the mixture of food and gastric juices in the stomach called?
What is the mixture of food and gastric juices in the stomach called?
chyme
The first part of the small intestine is called the ______.
The first part of the small intestine is called the ______.
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Match the digestive process with its location:
Match the digestive process with its location:
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Which glands in the mouth produce saliva?
Which glands in the mouth produce saliva?
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Chemical digestion occurs only in the stomach and small intestine.
Chemical digestion occurs only in the stomach and small intestine.
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What process helps food move from the esophagus to the stomach?
What process helps food move from the esophagus to the stomach?
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Nutrients from digestion enter the bloodstream through tiny tubes called ______.
Nutrients from digestion enter the bloodstream through tiny tubes called ______.
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What is the role of gastric juices in the stomach?
What is the role of gastric juices in the stomach?
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What is the primary function of bile secreted by the liver?
What is the primary function of bile secreted by the liver?
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The large intestine is wider than the small intestine.
The large intestine is wider than the small intestine.
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What fluid is produced in the small intestine after food is broken down?
What fluid is produced in the small intestine after food is broken down?
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The _______ are responsible for secreting saliva into the mouth to aid in digestion.
The _______ are responsible for secreting saliva into the mouth to aid in digestion.
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Match the following digestive organs with their functions:
Match the following digestive organs with their functions:
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Which section of the small intestine absorbs the most nutrients and water?
Which section of the small intestine absorbs the most nutrients and water?
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The pancreas only serves a digestive function and does not have an endocrine function.
The pancreas only serves a digestive function and does not have an endocrine function.
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Name the three parts of the large intestine.
Name the three parts of the large intestine.
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The _______ contains intestinal juices that help break down food in the small intestine.
The _______ contains intestinal juices that help break down food in the small intestine.
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What is the primary purpose of the villi in the jejunum?
What is the primary purpose of the villi in the jejunum?
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Study Notes
Digestive System Overview
- The digestive system comprises the digestive tract and accessory digestive glands.
Digestive Tract
- A long tube including the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus.
Mouth
- Chewing (mastication) and grinding of food by teeth
- Tongue with taste buds facilitating taste
- Salivary glands produce saliva containing amylase for carbohydrate digestion
- Food is transformed into bolus after chewing and salivation
Pharynx
- Passageway for both food and air
- Epiglottis prevents food from entering the trachea
Esophagus
- Food moves via peristalsis (muscular contractions) from the pharynx to the stomach
- Connects the pharynx to the stomach.
Stomach
- Cardia connects the esophagus to the stomach
- Strong stomach muscles (mechanical digestion)
- Gastric juices (chemical digestion) containing enzymes for protein digestion
- Kills bacteria in food
- Chyme (semi-liquid mixture) results from digestion
- Pylorus connects the stomach to the small intestine.
Small Intestine
- Long, coiled tube with villi & capillaries for nutrient absorption
- Three parts: duodenum, jejunum, ileum
- Duodenum: first part where chyme is mixed with digestive juices from the liver (bile) and pancreas (pancreatic juices) to complete the breakdown of macromolecules into nutrients, converting chyme into chyle.
- Jejunum: middle section with villi enhancing absorption area.
- Ileum: final section with reduced blood supply, absorbing most remaining water and nutrients.
Large Intestine
- Wider than the small intestine
- Three parts: caecum, colon, rectum.
- Rectum leads to the anus for waste expulsion
Accessory Digestive Glands
- Located outside the digestive tract but secrete digestive juices
- Saliva glands, liver, pancreas
Salivary Glands
- Secrete saliva into the mouth
- Contains amylase for carbohydrate digestion
Liver
- Largest gland in the body
- Secretes bile (stored in gallbladder) aiding in lipid digestion
- Other functions include glucose, iron, and vitamin storage, and detoxification of blood.
Pancreas
- Arrowhead-shaped gland beneath the stomach
- Digestive function: secreting pancreatic juices into the intestine to reduce acidity
- Endocrine function: releasing hormones into the bloodstream.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the human digestive system with this quiz. It covers the structure and function of the digestive tract and accessory glands. Explore how food is processed through various organs from mouth to stomach.
