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Flashcards on Digestive System
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What is the function of the digestive system?
To break down food and absorb nutrients
What are the main organs of the digestive system?
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
What is the process of digestion?
Ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination
What is the role of enzymes in digestion?
Enzymes help break down food into smaller molecules
Where does the digestion of proteins begin?
Stomach
Which organ produces bile?
Liver
What is the function of the gallbladder?
Stores and releases bile
Which organ absorbs most nutrients?
Small intestine
What is the role of the large intestine?
Absorbs water and eliminates waste
What happens to undigested food in the body?
It is eliminated as feces
Which digestive organ is responsible for absorbing water?
Large intestine
What is the function of the appendix?
Unknown, but may have a role in immune function
What is the role of mucus in the digestive system?
Protects the lining of the digestive organs
What is peristalsis?
Muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract
What is the function of the rectum?
Stores feces before elimination
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Where does the digestion of proteins begin?
Mouth
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
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Which organ produces bile?
Liver
Stomach
Gallbladder
Pancreas
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What is the role of the gallbladder?
Produces bile
Stores and releases bile
Digests proteins
Absorbs nutrients
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Which organ absorbs most nutrients?
Esophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
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What is the role of the large intestine?
Breaks down proteins
Stores bile
Absorbs nutrients
Absorbs water and eliminates waste
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What happens to undigested food in the body?
Absorbed as nutrients
Stored in the gallbladder
Eliminated through the urine
Eliminated as feces
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What is the function of the appendix?
Unknown
Produces bile
Absorbs water
Digests proteins
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What is the role of mucus in the digestive system?
Breaks down food
Stores bile
Protects the lining of the digestive organs
Absorbs nutrients
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What is peristalsis?
Digestion of proteins
Muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract
Absorption of nutrients
Elimination of waste
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What is the function of the rectum?
Stores bile
Digests proteins
Absorbs water
Stores feces before elimination
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