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)

Question

Responses

pancreas
pancreas

small intestine
small intestine

liver
liver

mouth
mouth

large intestine
large intestine

esophagus
esophagus

stomach

Answer 1

The 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 break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
2. Liver - It produces bile, which is important for the emulsification and digestion of fats, although it does not directly digest food.

The small intestine and stomach also perform mechanical digestion along with their chemical digestion functions, so they are not correct answers when looking for organs involved only in chemical digestion. The mouth primarily involves mechanical digestion through chewing, and the esophagus is involved in moving food but not in digestion. The large intestine primarily focuses on water absorption and waste elimination rather than digestion.

So the correct answers are pancreas and liver.