A substance that speeds up chemical reactions in the body
enzyme
liver
rectum
gallbladder
The heaviest organ in the body that produces bile
liver
enzyme
stomach
skin
Waste materials are prepared for elimination or removal from the body
rectum
mouth
large intestine
stomach
Bile is stored in
liver
gallbladder
small intestine
stomach
In which organ does most mechanical digestion take place?
mouth
liver
stomach
small intestine
The tube that connects the mouth to the stomach
small intestine
peristalsis
small intestine
esophagus
The thick, slippery substance that makes food easier to swallow
enzyme
mucus
saliva
bile
Where does most of the chemical digestion take place?
mouth
liver
stomach
small intestine
What is the process in which nutrients pass into the bloodstream?
absorption
digestion
mechanical digestion
chemical digestion
What are the involuntary muscle contractions that push food along the digestive system?
spasm
mucus
peristalsis
saliva
The largest part of the large intestine is called
epiglottis
rectum
colon
anus
Chewing is part of
mechanical digestion
chemical digestion
The flap of tissue that seals off the trachea
colon
mouth
esophagus
epiglottis
Absorbs water into the bloodstream and contains bacteria producing vitamin K
small intestine
stomach
bile
large intestine
Triangular shaped organ
pancreas
stomach
mouth
liver
Digestion begins in
mouth
stomach
large intestine
liver
