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The process of breaking down food into simpler substances is called Digestion.
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- The process of breaking down food into simpler substances is called Digestion.
- The first organ of the digestive system is the Mouth.
- Digestion of carbohydrates begins in the Mouth.
- The enzyme present in saliva is Salivary amylase.
- The tube connecting mouth to stomach is called Esophagus.
- The wave-like movement pushing food forward is called Peristalsis.
- Food is temporarily stored in the Stomach.
- The acid present in the stomach is Hydrochloric acid / HCl.
- The enzyme that digests proteins in the stomach is Pepsin.
- The largest gland in the human body is the Liver.
- The liver produces a digestive juice called Bile.
- Bile is stored in the Gallbladder.
- The gland that produces digestive enzymes and hormones is Pancreas.
- Most digestion takes place in the Small intestine.
- The longest part of the alimentary canal is the Small intestine.
- Finger-like projections in the small intestine are called Villi.
- The main function of villi is Absorption of nutrients.
- Water is mainly absorbed in the Large intestine.
- Undigested food is converted into Feces.
- The opening through which feces leave the body is Anus.
- Digestion of proteins begins in the Stomach.
- Digestion of fats mainly occurs in the Small intestine.
- The enzyme that breaks fats is Lipase.
- The enzyme that breaks proteins is Protease.
- The enzyme that breaks starch is Amylase.
- The complete path of food through digestive organs is called the Alimentary canal.
- Semidigested food in the stomach is called Chyme.
- The muscular bag-like organ of digestion is the Stomach.
- Absorption of digested nutrients occurs mainly in the Small intestine.
- The digestive system converts food into Nutrients and energy.
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