Mouth & Throat
this is the liquid that is the beginning of digestion
saliva
what is the stretchy storage bag for food in your body called?
stomach
this part of the body is where NUTRIENTS are absorbed
small intestine
this organ makes digestive enzymes so the nutriets can be absorbed; it also makes insulin
a) pancreas
b) liver
c) gallbladder
d) bile
A - pancreas
These foods are great for your brain and insulate your body; they are stored energy. Too much of them though will add weight and strain to your body.
a) proteins
b) fats
c) carbohydrates
d) vitamins and minerals
B - fats
the squeezing motion in the muscles down your esophagus (and also in other parts of the digestive system) is called...
peristalsis
the name of the mixture that is made in the stomach, combining food and gastric juices
chyme
this part of the body is where WATER and SALT is absorbed
large intestine
this organ produces bile and helps filter or clean blood
a) pancreas
b) liver
c) gallbladder
d) bile
B - liver
These nutrients build and repair the body.
a) proteins
b) fats
c) carbohydrates
d) vitamins and minerals
A -proteins
epiglottis
your stomach works on food both mechanically and ____________
a) systematically
b) chemically
c) physically
d) splendifferously
B - chemically
the finger like projections that help absorb nutrients in the small intestines are called:
a) villi
b) pyloric sphincter
c) chyme
d) epiglottis
A - villi
this organ stores extra bile from the liver and releases it to help break down extra fatty meals
a) pancreas
b) liver
c) gallbladder
d) bile
C - gallbladder
These nutrients are the main source of energy for the body and are found in sugars, starches, and grains.
a) proteins
b) fats
c) carbohydrates
d) vitamins and minerals
C - carbohydrates
what is at the bottom of your esophagus before food enters the stomach? it keeps gastric juices from entering your esophagus
sphincter
what is the name of the mixtrue in the stomach that helps break down food, made up of hydrochloric acid and enzymes?
gastric juices
true or false: peristalsis helps the small and large intestine move food through the digestive tracts
true
this is a green liquid that helps break down fats and absorb certain vitamins
bile
What are the 4 main tastes? Bonus for the extra 5th one.
sweet, salty, sour, and bitter
bonus: savory/umami
explain how taste and smell are related
smells help your brain identify what your taste buds are tasting
how does God protect the stomach from the strong acids that break food down?
mucus lining the stomach
how many feet long is the large intestine:
a) 50
b) 20
c) 2
d) 5
the small intestine is 20 feet long
how does insulin help the body? what is its job? what is it called when your body does not make enough insulin?
insulin helps the body use sugars in the bloodstream
diabetes is when the body doesn't get the sugar it needs because it doesn't make enough insulin
What is a guide to tell you how much of each food group to eat? It also includes _______, which is important for strong bodies and good health.
food pyramid ; exercise