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