Word Parts
gastr/o
Stomach
The process by which complex foods are broken down into nutrients the body can use
Digestion
This structure is the first one that begins the digestive process
Oral Cavity/Mouth
there are _____ accessory organs to the digestive system.
3
what are the 5 categories of nutrients
Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins and Minerals
-pepsia
Digestion
Lid-like structure that closes off the entrance to the trachea to prevent food and liquids from moving from the pharynx during swallowing.
Epiglottis
the _____________ is the longest portion of the large intestines and has 4 parts.
The colon
Pear shaped organ, the size of an egg located under the liver
The Gallbladder
who holds the record for most NFL passes thrown in their entire career?
Tom Brady (649)
-phagia
eating/swallowing
aka “chewing” breaking food down into smaller pieces, mixes with saliva and prepares it to be swallowed
Mastication
This structure is broken up into 3 sections. The fundus, the body and the antrum.
The stomach
This organ removed excess glucose from the blood stream and stores it as glycogen
the Liver
What year did the Titanic sink?
April 15, 1912
gallbladder
small bumps on the top of the tongue that contain the taste buds
papillae
The 3 sections of this organ are the Duodenum, the Jejunum and the Ileum
Small Intestines
Aids in digestion and contains sodium bicarbonate to help neutralize stomach acid.
the Pancreas
the loudest animal in the world is __________? The animal produces sounds for echolocation and communication that can reach up to 230-236 decibels. (louder than a jet engine)
a Sperm Whale
halit/o
breath
located in the villi absorb fat and fat soluble vitamins and transport them to the cells of the body via the lymphatic vessels
Lacteals
this connects the stomach and the small intestine
the Pylorus
this organ has bile that is used to break apart large fat globules
What is Cardi B's real, government name?
Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar