Name the part of the digestive system
The _______ is essentially the "loading dock" and primary processing center of the digestive system. It doesn’t just hold food; it kicks off two distinct types of digestion simultaneously.
The "Mouth" is essentially the "loading dock" and primary processing center of the digestive system. It doesn’t just hold food; it kicks off two distinct types of digestion simultaneously.
The _______ is the warehouse that stores it. It is a small, pear-shaped pouch tucked right under the liver.
The "Gallbladder" is the warehouse that stores it. It is a small, pear-shaped pouch tucked right under the liver.
The ______ works behind the scenes to process nutrients and create essential digestive fluids.
The "Liver" works behind the scenes to process nutrients and create essential digestive fluids.
The ________ is a J-shaped, muscular organ that acts as a temporary holding tank where food is turned into a consistent liquid. It performs three main tasks to prepare the meal for the small intestine
The Stomach is a J-shaped, muscular organ that acts as a temporary holding tank where food is turned into a consistent liquid. It performs three main tasks to prepare the meal for the small intestine
the ______ is the high-speed delivery chute. It is a muscular tube, roughly 25 centimeters (10 inches) long, that connects your throat to your stomach.
The "Esophagus" is the high-speed delivery chute. It is a muscular tube, roughly 25 centimeters (10 inches) long, that connects your throat to your stomach.