Digestion 1
Where does digestion begin?
In the mouth
A substance with enzymes, released by glands in the mouth and helps break down food
What is saliva?
Name the macronutrients that give you energy
What are proteins, fats, carbohydrates
A long tube where food passes from the mouth to the stomach
What is the esophagus?
The majority of nutrient absorption happens here
What is the small intestine?
This organ reduces how much acid is in our food so our small intestines can handle it.
Pancreas
Food goes from the stomach to this digestive organ
What is the small intestine?
Name the micronutrients
What are Vitamins & Minerals
2 important nutrients for consistent bowel movements
What are fiber and water?
An expert in food and nutrition
What/Who is a dietitian
Length of the intestines
What is 15-30ft?
When carbohydrates are broken down
What are sugars?
This macronutrient is required for our neurons in our brain to function properly.
What are Fats
Some examples of this macronutrient are potatoes, rice, and corn
What are carbohydrates?
What is amylase
Fat could not be digested without this?
What is bile?
smaller units of protein
What are amino acids?
Liquid, churned food that leaves the stomach
What is chyme?
The organ responsible for making bile
What is the liver?
This nutrient is needed for muscle growth and tissue repair
What is protein?
Storage area for bile
What is the gall bladder?
This organ is responsible for absorbing extra water and salt
What is the large intestine
This organ that releases enzymes into the small intestine
What is the pancreas?
soft mass of chewed food and saliva
What is a bolus
Tube-like organ that squeezes food through and absorbs nutrients.
What are small and large intestines?