12 Questions
What is the primary function of mechanical digestion?
To break down food physically into smaller pieces
What is the main role of the esophagus in the digestive system?
To act as a pathway for food and air
What is assimilation in the context of the digestive system?
The process of carrying food molecules to body cells
What is the role of saliva in the mouth?
To start the chemical breakdown of carbohydrates
What is chemical digestion?
The breakdown of food using chemicals such as enzymes and acids
What is the primary function of the pharynx in the digestive system?
To act as a pathway for food and air
What is the primary function of the stomach in the digestive system?
To physically squeeze, churn, and mix food with strong digestive juices
What is the name of the wavelike movement of the smooth muscles of the esophagus and stomach that push food inside the digestive tract?
Peristalsis
Which part of the small intestine is where most of the chemical digestion takes place?
Duodenum
What is the main function of the large intestine in the digestive system?
To absorb water and electrolytes, and form and eliminate feces
Which organ produces a juice that neutralizes stomach acid and contains digestive enzymes?
Pancreas
What is the final part of the large intestine where feces is stored before elimination?
Rectum
Test your knowledge of the digestive system processes, including ingestion, digestion, absorption, and assimilation. Learn about the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food and how the body absorbs nutrients. Understand the complex processes that occur in the digestive system.
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