Digestive System Science 7 HMS 2016
??? What is the role of the digestive system?
1. Breaks down food into molecules the body can use 2. Molecules are absorbed into the blood stream to be carried to the cells 3. Wastes are eliminated from the body What is the role of the digestive system?
??? The digestive system obtains food from energy by
Chemical Digestion Mechanical Digestion absorption/diffusion The digestive system obtains food from energy by
??? Which term describes the smooth muscle contractions that push food down the esophagus?
peristalsis Which term describes the smooth muscle contractions that push food down the esophagus?
??? Which term describes the chemical that digest specific food molecules (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats) into usable nutrients?
enzyme Which term describes the chemical that digest specific food molecules (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats) into usable nutrients?
??? Which organs are accessory organs to the digestive process?
Gall bladder pancreas liver Which organs are accessory organs to the digestive process?
??? Pepsin in the stomach breaks down proteins Mechanical OR Chemical?
Chemical Pepsin in the stomach breaks down proteins Mechanical OR Chemical?
??? Amylase in saliva breaks down carbohydrates Mechanical OR Chemical?
chemical Amylase in saliva breaks down carbohydrates Mechanical OR Chemical?
??? Teeth chew and grind food Mechanical OR Chemical?
mechanical Teeth chew and grind food Mechanical OR Chemical?
??? Stomach muscles churn and mix food Mechanical OR Chemical?
mechanical Stomach muscles churn and mix food Mechanical OR Chemical?
??? A long, muscular tube that squeezes food down into the stomach
esophagus A long, muscular tube that squeezes food down into the stomach
??? Helps continue breakdown of food by adding digestive juices to the small intestine
pancreas Helps continue breakdown of food by adding digestive juices to the small intestine
??? Digestion is completed here and most nutrients are absorbed into the blood stream
Small intestine Digestion is completed here and most nutrients are absorbed into the blood stream
??? Teeth grind and chew; saliva moistens and begins chemical breakdown
mouth Teeth grind and chew; saliva moistens and begins chemical breakdown
??? Also know as colon ; takes up any leftover vitamins, minerals, and water; rectum stores waste before eliminating through anus
Large intestine Also know as colon ; takes up any leftover vitamins, minerals, and water; rectum stores waste before eliminating through anus
??? Stores bile made in the liver
Gall bladder Stores bile made in the liver
??? J-shaped organ that digests food using muscle contractions and powerful acids and enzymes
stomach J-shaped organ that digests food using muscle contractions and powerful acids and enzymes
??? Makes bile to break down fat, cleanses blood, changes nutrients into usable forms
liver Makes bile to break down fat, cleanses blood, changes nutrients into usable forms
??? Which nutrient is made up of simple and complex sugars like glucose, starch, and fiber?
carbohydrate Which nutrient is made up of simple and complex sugars like glucose, starch, and fiber?
??? Which nutrient is broken down by enzymes into amino acids used for tissue growth and repair?
protein Which nutrient is broken down by enzymes into amino acids used for tissue growth and repair?
??? Which nutrient has saturated, unsaturated, and trans types involved with providing energy, supporting internal organs, and insulating your body?
fat Which nutrient has saturated, unsaturated, and trans types involved with providing energy, supporting internal organs, and insulating your body?
??? This is the most important nutrient in the human body. It plays an important role in chemical reactions, and makes up about 90% of our plasma in blood.
water This is the most important nutrient in the human body. It plays an important role in chemical reactions, and makes up about 90% of our plasma in blood.
??? The amount of energy released by nutrients is measured in a unit called
calorie The amount of energy released by nutrients is measured in a unit called
??? Which nutrient provides the greatest amount of energy per gram?
FAT Which nutrient provides the greatest amount of energy per gram?
??? Which nutrient contains the element Nitrogen (chemical symbol =N)
proteins Which nutrient contains the element Nitrogen (chemical symbol =N)
??? Which nutrient can be found in non-living things? Examples: calcium, phosphorus
minerals Which nutrient can be found in non-living things? Examples: calcium, phosphorus
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mouth???
mouth liver???
mouth liver Gall bladder???
mouth liver Gall bladder Large intestine???
mouth liver Gall bladder Large intestine??? Small intestine
mouth liver Gall bladder Large intestine??? pancreas Small intestine
mouth??? liver Gall bladder Large intestine stomach pancreas Small intestine
mouth esophagus liver Gall bladder Large intestine stomach pancreas Small intestine