Our digestive system processes flashcards are a helpful study tool for learning key terms related to how our bodies break down food. Each flashcard features an English word on one side and its definition on the other, making it easy to quiz yourself or study with a partner. With audio pronunciations included, you can practice saying the terms out loud to help reinforce your understanding of the digestive system processes.
The digestive system is a complex process that helps our bodies break down food into nutrients for energy. It begins in the mouth, where we chew our food and mix it with saliva to initiate the digestive process.
From there, the food travels down the esophagus to the stomach, where it is further broken down by stomach acid and enzymes.
Next, the food moves to the small intestine, where nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream. Finally, any remaining waste travels to the large intestine before being eliminated from the body. Understanding how the digestive system processes food is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being.
Flashcards: Digestive System Processes
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quick facts
- The digestive system is responsible for breaking down food into nutrients that our bodies can use for energy.
- Food travels through the digestive system in a process that can take anywhere from 24 to 72 hours.
- Saliva, produced in the mouth, helps to break down food and make it easier to swallow.
- The small intestine is where most of the nutrients from food are absorbed into the bloodstream.
- The large intestine absorbs water from the remaining food particles, creating solid waste that is then eliminated from the body.
card list
| Front | Back |
|---|---|
| Ingestion | Eating and swallowing food. |
| Mastication | Chewing food. |
| Peristalsis | Muscle contractions that move food through the digestive system. |
| Secretion | The release of fluids or substances from cells. |
| Absorption | Absorption is when nutrients from food move from the intestines into the bloodstream. |
| Excretion | The process of removing waste from the body. |