Our digestive system flashcards are a helpful study tool for learning about the different parts and functions of the digestive system. Each flashcard features an English word related to the digestive system on one side and its definition on the other side. With audio pronunciation included, these flashcards make it easy to learn and remember key terms related to the digestive system. Study with our flashcards to improve your understanding of the digestive system and ace your next science exam!
The digestive system is responsible for breaking down food so that our bodies can absorb nutrients. It starts in the mouth, where we chew our food, and saliva helps to break it down. From there, the food travels to the stomach and then to the small intestine, where nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream. Finally, the waste is passed through the large intestine and excreted from the body as feces.
Flashcards: Digestive System
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quick facts
- The digestive system comprises the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and other organs that work together to break down food and absorb its nutrients.
- Your digestive system can process up to 5 pounds of food every day!
- The small intestine is about 22 feet long, making it the longest part of the digestive system.
- Your stomach produces approximately 2 liters of gastric juice daily to aid in breaking down food.
- The liver, gallbladder, and pancreas are accessory organs that support the digestive system by producing enzymes and other substances to facilitate digestion.
card list
| Front | Back |
|---|---|
| Esophagus | Esophagus: A tube in the body that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. |
| Stomach | An organ in the body that digests food. |
| Small Intestine | The part of the digestive system where most of the absorption of nutrients from food takes place. |
| Large Intestine | The large intestine is the last part of the digestive system where water and nutrients are absorbed from food before it is eliminated as waste. |
| Liver | An organ in the body that helps with digestion and filtering toxins. |
| Gallbladder | Small organ in the body that stores bile produced by the liver. |
| Pancreas | Organ in the body that helps regulate blood sugar levels by producing insulin. |
| Salivary Glands | Salivary Glands: Glands in the mouth that produce saliva to help with digestion. |
| Digestive Enzymes | Digestive enzymes: Proteins that help break down food in the digestive system. |
| Peristalsis | Involuntary muscle contractions that move food through the digestive system. |
| Villi | Finger-like projections in the small intestine that absorb nutrients. |
| Microbiome | Microbiome: The community of microorganisms that live in and on our bodies. |
| Gastric Acid | Stomach acid that helps digest food. |
| Bile | Digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. |
| Chyme | Partially digested food mixed with stomach acids. |