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