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What role does saliva play in the digestive process?
What role does saliva play in the digestive process?
Saliva contains amylase, which helps break down starch into sugars.
Describe the function of the stomach in digestion.
Describe the function of the stomach in digestion.
The stomach uses gastric juices like pepsin to break down proteins and creates an acidic environment with hydrochloric acid.
What happens to food in the small intestine, and which organs assist in this process?
What happens to food in the small intestine, and which organs assist in this process?
In the small intestine, food is further broken down by intestinal enzymes, with the liver secreting bile to emulsify fats and the pancreas providing enzymes for digesting carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
How does the large intestine contribute to the digestive process?
How does the large intestine contribute to the digestive process?
What are the final steps of the digestive system after nutrients have been absorbed?
What are the final steps of the digestive system after nutrients have been absorbed?
Flashcards
What is saliva's role in digestion?
What is saliva's role in digestion?
Saliva contains amylase, an enzyme that begins breaking down starch into simpler sugars in the mouth.
What does the stomach do during digestion?
What does the stomach do during digestion?
The stomach mixes food with gastric juices, which contain pepsin, hydrochloric acid (HCl), and mucus. Pepsin breaks down proteins, HCl creates an acidic environment, and mucus protects the stomach lining.
Where does most nutrient absorption occur?
Where does most nutrient absorption occur?
The small intestine is the primary site of nutrient absorption. It receives digestive enzymes from the pancreas and bile from the liver, which help break down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed.
What is the function of the large intestine in digestion?
What is the function of the large intestine in digestion?
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What is the purpose of the rectum and anus?
What is the purpose of the rectum and anus?
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Study Notes
Human Digestive System
- Digestion starts in the mouth, where food is broken down by salivary amylase
- Food travels to the stomach via the esophagus, which uses peristaltic movements
- Enzymes and digestive juices from the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas further break down food in the stomach
- The small intestine absorbs nutrients from the broken down food chunks
- The large intestine absorbs excess water
- Waste is stored in the rectum and removed via the anus
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Test your knowledge about the human digestive system! This quiz covers the entire process from digestion in the mouth to waste removal. Understand how different organs contribute to breaking down food and absorbing nutrients.
