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