20 Questions
What is the function of the large intestine?
Absorbing water as undigested material moves through and eliminating it from the body.
Where does mechanical digestion occur in the digestive system?
In the mouth, as the teeth break up and grind the food.
What is the name given to the food clump after it is swallowed?
Bolus
In which part of the digestive system is chemical digestion completed?
Small intestine
What is the first step in the process of digestion?
Ingestion
What is the function of mechanical digestion in the digestive system?
To physically break down large pieces of food into smaller pieces.
Where does protein digestion begin in the digestive system?
Stomach
What is the role of bile in the digestive system?
Aids in fat digestion
What is the function of the small intestine in the digestion process?
To absorb nutrients through its wall
What is the process by which food is moved from the mouth to the stomach?
Peristalsis
What is the function of peristalsis in the digestive system?
Squeezing food through the esophagus
Where are nutrients primarily absorbed in the digestive system?
Small intestine wall
Which organ is responsible for releasing bile into the small intestine?
Gallbladder
What is the first step in the process of digestion?
Ingestion of food into the mouth
Which part of the digestive system initiates protein digestion?
Stomach
What is the primary function of enzymes in the digestive system?
Breaking down food molecules
What is the primary role of the large intestine in the digestive system?
Absorb water as undigested material moves through
Where does mechanical digestion primarily occur in the digestive system?
Stomach
In which part of the digestive system is chemical digestion completed?
Small intestine
What is the specific function of the cardiac sphincter in the digestive system?
Close after food passes into the stomach
Test your knowledge of the digestive system and the process of digestion. Learn about the challenges of obtaining food, the conversion of food into molecules usable by the body, and the steps involved in digestion.
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