Match the digestive system organ or compound with its correct function:
Gallbladder
Gastrin
Large Intestine
Proteases
Small Intestine
Amylase
Pyloric Sphincter
Stomach
Houses bacteria, absorbs water and some minerals; forms feces
Hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates the pancreas to release bile
Stores and concentrates bile
Enzyme that breaks down starch
Major site for chemical digestion and absorption
Site of mechanical digestion and chemical digestion of protein
Enzymes that breakdown protein molecules into amino acids
Regulates/limits the amount of chyme that can enter the small intestine at one time
Answer (2)
Each digestive organ or enzyme has a specific function in processing food. For example, the large intestine absorbs water and forms feces, while the gallbladder stores bile. Meanwhile, enzymes like amylase and proteases help break down starch and proteins, respectively. ;
Each organ and enzyme in the digestive system has a specific role, such as the large intestine absorbing water and forming feces, while the gallbladder stores bile. Key enzymes like amylase and proteases break down food components to aid in nutrient absorption primarily in the small intestine. Understanding these functions highlights how our digestive system operates efficiently.
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