Digestive Tract — what?
A continuous tube from mouth to anus for digestion.
Digestive Tract — definition?
Muscular tube from mouth to anus.
Accessory organs — role?
Assist digestion via enzyme and bile production.
Accessory Organs — role?
Assist digestion, produce/store digestive substances.
Peristalsis — mechanism?
Wave-like muscle contractions propel food through the tract.
Villi — function?
Increase surface area for nutrient absorption.
Peristalsis — process?
Wave-like contractions propel food.
Chyme — what?
Partially digested food in stomach.
Liver — function?
Processes nutrients, detoxifies, produces bile.
Gallbladder — role?
Stores and releases bile into intestine.
Test your knowledge with 10 questions on Digestive System Fundamentals.
1. What is the small intestine primarily responsible for in the digestive tract?
2. What is the primary function of villi in the small intestine?
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