Vocabulary
What system has the main function of breaking food down into nutrients?
The Digestive System!!
In what organ does digestion start? (Hint: many people do not think of it as an organ)
The mouth
What organ secretes insulin?
The Pancreas
How long does digestion typically take?
24-72 Hours
Feces OR Stool
Which organ is responsible for absorbing nutrients from food?
The Small Intestine
What does insulin do?
Lowers blood sugar levels
How long is the small intestine if you were to stretch it out?
20+ Feet
What are the small, round, chewed pieces of food that you swallow called?
Bolus
Mouth and Stomach
What does bile help break down?
Fats
Fill in the blank: Food does not ____ down the esophagus because of peristalsis, and this is why you can eat upside down.
Fall/slide
What is the movement of food down the digestive tract called?
What lines the walls of the esophagus and stomach that allow for movement of food down the digestive tract?
Smooth Muscle
What organ PRODUCES bile?
The Liver
What is the name of the acid that is in the stomach?
Hydrochloric acid
What is the physical breakdown of food called (for example: chewing)?
Mechanical Digestion
What organ absorbs water and electrolytes, contains healthy bacteria, and helps break down fibers?
The Large Intestine
What organ STORES bile?
The Gallbladder
Fill in the blank: Saliva contains ______ that help to chemically break down food in the mouth.
Enzymes