Organs In the Digestive System
What organ in the digestive system breaks down food into smaller pieces for digestion?
the Mouth.
How many organs are in the digestive system?
10
What does the liver do?
It detoxifies liquids
What is the tube that urine passes through called?
Urethra
What organ in the digestive system transports food from the mouth to the stomach to be digested.
the Esophagus.
What are 2 diseases are caused by the Digestive System?
Celiac Disease (Or gluten intolerance), and Lactose intolerance.
What are the two tubes called that connect from the kidneys to the bladder?
ureters
What is the primary role of the kidneys?
What organ in the digestive system holds the food and further digests it into a paste texture?
the Stomach.
What are the three responsibilities of the digestive system?
to digest food, extract nutrients, and excrete waste.
What does the bladder do?
It stores urine before it is passed.
What is a common problem related to the excretory system?
Diabetes or Kidney stones
What organ in the digestive system breaks down food, takes in nutrients, and gets helps rid of waste?
the Small Intestine.
Which is longer, the Small Intestine or the Large Intestine?
the Small Intestine.
What is urea?
The excretory system maintains your body’s______ balance
water
What organ in the digestive system takes in water and electrolytes, produces and collects vitamins, and sends waste to be disposed of?
The Large Intestine.
What is another name for your large intestine?
The Colon
What are nephrons?
Tiny filtering units inside the kidneys that clean the blood
What does the pancreas do?
Produce enzymes to help break down food and also releases insulin