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

esophagus
esophagus

large intestine
large intestine

liver
liver

pancreas
pancreas

stomach
stomach

mouth
mouth

small intestine

1 answer

The organs involved only in the chemical digestion of food are:

  • Liver
  • Pancreas

While the stomach and small intestine also play significant roles in chemical digestion, they are not exclusively involved in it. The esophagus and large intestine are primarily involved in the mechanical aspects of digestion and the transport of food. The mouth does initiate some chemical digestion through saliva, but it is not its sole function.