Digestive System
Organs
Organs
What is the organ that stores all the food we consume?
The stomach
This stage occurs when food enters into the body
Ingestion
What is the name of the liquid produced by the liver?
Bile
Define bolus. What does bolus mean?
A bolus is a ball of salvia and food.
What is the name of the organ where the bolus will travel through?
The esophagus
This stage occurs as waste exits the body
Egestion
What is the name of the acid found in the stomach that helps with the chemical breakdown of food?
Hydrochloric Acid
Define the word peristalsis. What does it mean?
The action of the smooth muscle contracting the esophagus that allows for the bolus to travel from the mouth to the stomach.
What is the name of the organ that absorbs the remaining water from food?
Large Intestine
This stage involves the chemical and physical breakdown of food
Digestion
What is the name of the enzyme found in saliva
Amylase
An ulcer is a hole in your stomach that is caused by the acidic breakdown of the stomach lining.
Which organ releases sodium bicarbonate to neutralize the acidity of chyme?
Pancreas
This stage allows for nutrients to be intaken from the food we have consumed.
Absorption
What is the name of the hormone produced by the pancreas?
Insulin
Define chyme. What is it?
Chyme is partially digested food found in the small intestine.