digestive system
what is the function of the esophagus?
transports food from the mouth to the stomach
apart from the mouth, where does mechanical digestion occur?
stomach
where does the first step of the digestive system take place?
mouth
what is in saliva that begins the breakdown of carbohydrates?
amylase
taking in of food into the body
ingestion
what is mechanical digestion?
breaking down of materials by breaking,tearing,crushing and mashing
villi
name the MAIN digestive system organs in the correct order
mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
what enzyme is the stomach that digests protein?
pepsin
what are the two functions of food?
provide energy and building materials
what is chemical digestion?
the breaking down of food into smaller pieces by chemicals like saliva or enzymes
what part of your mouth helps with mechanical digestion?
teeth
what is the function of the small intestine ?
absorbs all the nutrients and sends it through to the rest of the body
the breaking down of food into smaller pieces by chemicals like saliva or enzymes
chemical digestion
gastrointestinal tract (GI tract)
name 4 functions of the digestive system
ingestion, digestion, absorption, and mechanical processing
what is the name for a chemical that speeds up a chemical reaction in the body
enzyme
what is the main function of the large intestine ?
absorbs water and compacts the waste
name 2 functions of the digestive system
breakdown food into nutrients, and sends waste out of your body
what is the digestive system and its function?
made up of the digestive tract and other organs that help the body break down and absorb food
what are the accessory organs to the gastrointestinal system?
teeth,tongue,salivary glands,liver &pancreas
what is the function of the cell membrane?
control what enters and leaves the cell (protection)
where does mechanical and chemical digestion take place?
stomach and mouth
what are the structures in the small intestine that absorb nutrients
villi/microvilli
what organ is responsible for digestion?
stomach