Digestive system 1
Where does the first step of the digestive system take place?
Mouth
What is the function of the esophagus?
Transports food from the mouth to the stomach
What part of your mouth helps with mechanical digestion?
Teeth
What is the name for a chemical that speeds up a chemical reaction in the body. An example of this is amylase.
Enzyme
What is in saliva that begins the breakdown of carbohydrates?
Salivary Amylase
Name the MAIN digestive system organs in the correct order (Hint: 5 organs)
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
What is mechanical digestion?
Breaking down of materials by breaking, tearing, crushing and mashing
If you were to lay them rolled out, which intestine is longer (small or large)?
Small
What is the job of acid in the stomach?
What is the name of our food was chewed and entering into the esophagus?
Bolus
What is the function of the small intestines?
Absorbs all the nutrients and sends it through to the rest of the body.
What is chemical digestion?
The breaking down of food into smaller pieces by chemicals like saliva or enzymes
Apart from the mouth, where else does mechanical digestion occur?
Stomach
What organ STORES bile for digestion?
gallbladder
What organ MAKES bile for digestion?
Liver
What is the main function of the large intestines?
Absorbs water and compacts the waste
Name 2 functions of the digestive system
Breakdown food - absorb nutrients, sends waste out of your body
What substance does the liver produce that breaks down fatty food?
What is Bile
What is the only organ that can regrow if 25% of it is left after surgery?
Liver
Why do we need to eat food?
To give our body energy
Where does mechanical and chemical digestion take place?
Stomach and mouth
How much saliva does the average person produce each DAY
about 32 oz. (or about 2 soda cans full)
What is a common issue for the digestive system?
Heartburn / gastroesophageal reflux
gas
bloating
irritable bowel syndrome
Celiac
Proteins and Fats begin to break down in this organ.
Stomach
Name 3 ways you can help your digestive system be healthy
stay active
eating on schedule
chewing food well
getting enough sleep
healthy foods
staying hydrated