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Flashcards on Human Anatomy: Digestive System
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What is the function of the digestive system?
To break down food and absorb nutrients
Name the main organs of the digestive system.
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
What is the first step of digestion in the mouth?
Chewing and mixing food with saliva
What is the function of the esophagus in the digestive system?
To transport food from the mouth to the stomach
What is the role of the stomach in digestion?
To mix and break down food using acids and enzymes
What is the function of the small intestine?
To absorb nutrients into the bloodstream
What happens in the large intestine?
Water is absorbed and waste is formed
Name the accessory organs of the digestive system.
Liver, pancreas, gallbladder
What is the function of the liver?
To produce bile for fat digestion
What does the pancreas produce that helps in digestion?
Pancreatic enzymes and insulin
Where is bile stored before it is released into the small intestine?
Gallbladder
What happens to the nutrients absorbed in the small intestine?
They are transported to the cells to provide energy
What is the final stage of the digestive system?
Elimination of waste through the rectum and anus
What is the role of enzymes in digestion?
To break down complex molecules into simpler forms
How long does the digestion process typically take?
Around 24 to 72 hours
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What is the function of the digestive system?
To break down food and absorb nutrients
To transport oxygen in the body
To regulate body temperature
To control muscle movement
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Which of the following is an organ of the digestive system?
Heart
Stomach
Lungs
Brain
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What is the first step of digestion in the mouth?
Absorption
Chewing and mixing food with saliva
Breaking down fats
Transporting food to the stomach
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Which organ produces bile for fat digestion?
Stomach
Liver
Kidney
Spleen
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What is the function of the small intestine?
To store food
To absorb nutrients into the bloodstream
To produce digestive enzymes
To eliminate waste
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Where is bile stored before it is released into the small intestine?
Liver
Stomach
Gallbladder
Pancreas
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What happens to the nutrients absorbed in the small intestine?
They are transported to the cells to provide energy
They are stored in the liver
They are eliminated as waste
They are recycled in the stomach
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What is the role of enzymes in digestion?
To break down complex molecules into simpler forms
To produce bile
To transport nutrients
To regulate body temperature
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Which organ is responsible for the elimination of waste through the rectum and anus?
Liver
Kidney
Large intestine
Pancreas
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How long does the digestion process typically take?
1 to 2 hours
Around 24 to 72 hours
Less than 30 minutes
Several weeks
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