Question
Think about the differences between chemical and mechanical digestion. Which organs in the digestive system are involved only in the chemical digestion of food? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
stomach
stomach
esophagus
esophagus
pancreas
pancreas
mouth
mouth
small intestine
small intestine
liver
liver
large intestine
Responses
stomach
stomach
esophagus
esophagus
pancreas
pancreas
mouth
mouth
small intestine
small intestine
liver
liver
large intestine
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The two organs in the digestive system that are involved only in the chemical digestion of food are:
1. **Pancreas** - It produces digestive enzymes that are released into the small intestine to aid in chemical digestion.
2. **Liver** - It produces bile, which helps in the emulsification and breakdown of fats, thus participating in chemical digestion.
Other organs like the stomach and small intestine also play roles in both mechanical and chemical digestion, while the esophagus primarily aids in the transport of food. The mouth initiates mechanical digestion but also involves some chemical digestion through saliva. The large intestine mainly absorbs water and does not play a significant role in chemical digestion.
1. **Pancreas** - It produces digestive enzymes that are released into the small intestine to aid in chemical digestion.
2. **Liver** - It produces bile, which helps in the emulsification and breakdown of fats, thus participating in chemical digestion.
Other organs like the stomach and small intestine also play roles in both mechanical and chemical digestion, while the esophagus primarily aids in the transport of food. The mouth initiates mechanical digestion but also involves some chemical digestion through saliva. The large intestine mainly absorbs water and does not play a significant role in chemical digestion.