Question

drag and drop text to match each digestive structure with its function.
function
secretes mucus and transports food from the pharynx to the stomach via smooth muscle contraction called peristalsis
absorbs water, produces mucus and provides a home for good bacteria that produce critical vitamins
produces plasma proteins, stores minerals and vitamins, and produces bile salts that break down fats
secretes chemicals that break down proteins, fats, complex carbohydrates and neutralize stomach acid
stores and concentrates bile until the duodenum needs it for digestion of fats
serves no purpose in humans; may become clogged with fecal matter, leading to inflammation
prepares food to be swallowed with teeth for chewing, a hard/ soft palate, and tongue
structure
oral cavity
liver
pancreas
esophagus
appendix
gallbladder
large intestine

Explanation:

Each digestive structure is matched to its core, defined function based on human digestive system anatomy and physiology.

Answer:

• Secretes mucus and transports food from the pharynx to the stomach via smooth muscle contraction called peristalsis: Esophagus
• Absorbs water, produces mucus and provides a home for good bacteria that produce critical vitamins: Large intestine
• Produces plasma proteins, stores minerals and vitamins, and produces bile salts that break down fats: Liver
• Secretes chemicals that break down proteins, fats, complex carbohydrates and neutralize stomach acid: Pancreas
• Stores and concentrates bile until the duodenum needs it for digestion of fats: Gallbladder
• Serves no purpose in humans; may become clogged with fecal matter, leading to inflammation: Appendix
• Prepares food to be swallowed with teeth for chewing, a hard/ soft palate, and tongue: Oral cavity