Digestive Organs

Question 1

Mouth
Name
pH
Enzyme
CD
MD

Answer 1

-Bolus
-6-7
-Amylase
-Amylase in saliva breaks down carbs
-Teeth grind and tear food; increases surface area of bolus

Question 2

Esophagus
Name
pH
MD

Answer 2

-Bolus
-6-7
Peristalsis to move food down to stomach

Question 2

Stomach
Name
pH
Enzyme
CD
MD

Answer 2

-Chyme
-2
-Pepsin
-Pepsin breaks down protein into amino acids
-Mixes, churns, and squashes food

Question 3

Small Intestine
Name
Carbs into:
Fats into:
Protein into:
Function #2

Answer 3

-Chyme
-Glucose
-Fatty acids and glycerol
-Amino acids
-Absorb nutrients from food

Question 4

Large intestine
Name
Function

Answer 4

-Feces
-Reabsorb water and vitamin K

Question 5

Rectum
Name
Function

Answer 5

-Feces
-Holds undigested material then moves it to anus with peristalsis