Final Digestion Word Scramble
|
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
| Question | Answer |
| After the thick liquid leaves the stomach, it enters the ___________. The __________ is the part of the digestive system where most chemical digestion takes place. | small intestine |
| Almost all chemical digestion and absorption of nutrients takes place | in the small intestine |
| the __________ is located in the upper right portion of the abdomen. It is the largest organ inside the body. The ________ is like an extremely busy chemical factory and plays a role in many body processes. | liver |
| The role of the liver in the digestive system is to | produce bile. |
| is a substance that breaks up fat particles | Bile |
| Bile flows from the liver into the _______, the organ that stores bile. After you eat, bile passes through a tube from the _________ into the small intestine. | gallbladder |
| The__________ is a triangular organ that lies between the stomach and the first part of the small intestine | pancreas |
| As part of the digestive system, the pancreas produces enzymes that flow into the small intestine and help | break down starches, proteins, and fats. |
| The inner surface, or lining, of the small intestine looks bumpy. Millions of tiny finger-shaped structures called ______ cover the surface. The ________ absorb nutrient molecules. | villi |
| The remaining material moves from the small intestine into the _____________. The ____________ is the last section of the digestive system. It is about 1.5 meters long—about as long as the average bathtub. | large intestine |
| As the material moves through the large intestine, water is absorbed into the bloodstream. | The remaining material is readied for elimination from the body. |
| The large intestine ends in a short tube called | the rectum |
| waste material is compressed into a solid form. This waste material is eliminated from the body through the ______, a muscular opening at the end of the rectum. | anus |
Created by:
Ashleytyler
Popular Biology sets