1. Jeopardy!
Digestive System!

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3. 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

4. The structure that connects the pharynx and stomach.
What is the esophagus?
The structure that connects
the pharynx and stomach.
1,2

5. 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

6. Soft, pliable ball created when
What is the bolus?
Soft, pliable ball created when
chewing.
1,4

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Wavelike movements that move food along the digestive tract.
What is peristalsis?
Wavelike movements that move
food along the digestive
tract.
2,4

11. 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

12. The middle section of the
What is the jejunum?
The middle section of the
small intestine.
3,2

13. 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

14. What is chyme?
Semi-liquid food.
3,4

15. The small green organ that stores and concentrates bile.
What is the gallbladder?
The small green organ that stores
and concentrates bile.
4,1

16. The glands that secrete a watery
What are the salivary glands?
The glands that secrete a watery
fluid into the mouth.
4,2

17. A condition of yellow skin.
What is jaundice?
A condition of yellow skin.
4,3

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. Inflammation of the liver.
What is hepatitis?
Inflammation of the
liver.
5,3

22. Chemical substances that promote
What are enzymes?
Chemical substances that promote
chemical reactions in
living things.
5,4