Name that Organ
Organ Function
True or False?
Disease Detective
Definitions
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Large Intestine
100
This organ is responsible for storing bile.
Gallbladder
100
The large intestine is longer than the small intestine.
FALSE. The small intestine is longer. (20ft)
100
Causes yellow tinted skin and eyes in patients.
Jaundice
100
Physically break down food into smaller particles
Mechanical Digestion
200
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Esophagus
200
This body part is responsible for the first step of mechanical digestion.
Teeth
200
Chemical digestion occurs in the esophagus
FALSE. No digestion occurs in the esophagus.
200
Increased sensitivity to gluten. Can cause malnourishment in children.
Celiac Disease.
200
Medical term for "chewing"
Mastication
300
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Gallbladder
300
This organ has a mucus lining to protects its walls from digestive juices.
Stomach
300
The stomach is responsible for breaking down proteins.
TRUE. The stomach produces an enzyme called pepsin to breakdown proteins.
300
Can feel like "heartburn." Results from stomach acid going back up into the esophagus
GERD Extra points if you know what it stands for!
300
Enzymes break down food into smaller nutrients that can be absorbed.
Chemical digestion
400
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Stomach
400
This organ is responsible for 90% of nutrient absorption
Small intestine
400
The five flavors that taste buds pick up are salty, sweet, sour, spicy, and umami
FALSE: salty, sweet, sour, bitter, umami
400
One of the types of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, affects mainly the large intestine. Family history plays a role
Crohn's Disease.
400
Fluid that passes from the stomach to the small intestine, consisting of gastric juices and food.
Chyme
500
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Liver
500
This organ produces antacid, that helps neutralize stomach acid.
Pancreas
500
The liver is not part of the alimentary canal.
TRUE
500
Can be caused by the bacteria H.pylori. Results in stomach ulcers
Gastritis
500
The involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal (helps move food down)
Peristalsis
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