Organs Of The System
what organ is the first part of the digestive system where food enters?
mouth
what is the process of breaking down food into smaller pieces called?
Digestion
what organ produces bile to help digest fats?
liver
what condition happens when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus?
acid reflux (heart burn)
About how long is the small intestine?
around 20 feet
which muscular tube moves food from the mouth to the stomach?
Esophagus
what process allows nutrients to enter the bloodstream?
absorption
where is bile stored before being released into the small intestine?
gallbladder
what are painful sores that form in the stomach lining called?
ulcers
how long does it take for food to pass through the entire digestive system?
About 24-72 hours
where does most nutrient absorption take place
small intestine
what process removes undigested waste from the body?
elimination
what organ produces enzymes that help digest proteins , carbs , and fats ?
pancreas
what disorder causes difficulty digesting?
lactose intolerance
what sound is made when gas and fluids move through your stomach?
stomach growling
what organ absorbs water and forms waste?
large intestine
what type of digestion happens when food is chewed?
mechanical digestion
what substance does the liver produce that breaks down fats?
bile
what condition happens when waste moves too slowly through the large intestine
contraption
which organ can expand to hold up to 4 liters of food ?
stomach
what organ stores food and mixes it with acid to break it down
stomach
what type of digestion uses enzymes and acids to break down food?
chemical digestion
what organ helps regulate blood sugar levels in the body?
pancreas
what disease affects nutrient absorption due to gluten sensitivity?
celiac disease
what part of the digestive system is about as long as a persons height?
small intestine