Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-This organ in the digestive system functions to store food and break down proteins before transferring chyme to the duodenum.

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The stomach is the organ in the digestive system that stores food and breaks down proteins before transferring chyme to the duodenum.

Answer: A 
 The gallbladder is an organ that stores bile produced by the liver and releases it into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of fats.

Answer: F 
 The large intestine, also known as the colon, absorbs water and prepares waste for elimination from the body through the rectum.

Answer: G 
 The mouth is the first part of the digestive system where food is ingested and begins to be broken down by enzymes in saliva.

Answer: I 
 The small intestine is where most of the absorption of nutrients from food takes place and where enzymes from the pancreas and liver aid in digestion.

Answer: J 
 The salivary glands produce saliva, which contains enzymes that help break down food in the mouth.

The other options do not match the given definition.

Match Each Definition in the First Column to the Correct