Jeopardy! Digestive System!
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The first segment of the small intestine…it is12 inches long. What is the Duodenum? The first segment of the small intestine…it is12 inches long. Row 1, Col 1
The structure that connects the pharynx and stomach. What is the esophagus? The structure that connects the pharynx and stomach. 1,2
The condition that causes a burning sensation and can be What is heartburn? The condition that causes a burning sensation and can be cured by taking antacids. 1,3
Soft, pliable ball created when What is the bolus? Soft, pliable ball created when chewing. 1,4
The largest organ in the body, detoxifies harmful substances and What is the liver? The largest organ in the body, detoxifies harmful substances and produces bile. 2,1
The section of intestine that contains E. Coli which aids What is the large intestine? The section of intestine that contains E. Coli which aids in breaking down indigestible substances. 2,2
A sore or lesion that forms in the mucosal lining of the stomach. What is an ulcer? A sore or lesion that forms in the mucosal lining of the stomach. 2,3
Wavelike movements that move food along the digestive tract. What is peristalsis? Wavelike movements that move food along the digestive tract. 2,4
The organ that secretes digestive enzymes, its located behind What is the pancreas? The organ that secretes digestive enzymes, its located behind the stomach. 3,1
The middle section of the What is the jejunum? The middle section of the small intestine. 3,2
Loose, watery, frequent bowel movements when feces pass What is diarrhea? Loose, watery, frequent bowel movements when feces pass along the colon too rapidly. 3,3
What is chyme? Semi-liquid food. 3,4
The small green organ that stores and concentrates bile. What is the gallbladder? The small green organ that stores and concentrates bile. 4,1
The glands that secrete a watery What are the salivary glands? The glands that secrete a watery fluid into the mouth. 4,2
A condition of yellow skin. What is jaundice? A condition of yellow skin. 4,3
The term for a digestive tract that runs from mouth to anus. What is an alimentary canal? The term for a digestive tract that runs from mouth to anus. 4,4
The organ that aids in chewing, swallowing and tasting of food. What is the tongue? The organ that aids in chewing, swallowing and tasting of food. 5,1
This organ has a muscular coat that allows it to contract What is the stomach? This organ has a muscular coat that allows it to contract to push food down the digestive system. 5,2
Inflammation of the liver. What is hepatitis? Inflammation of the liver. 5,3
Chemical substances that promote What are enzymes? Chemical substances that promote chemical reactions in living things. 5,4