Digestive System Comprehension Questions

Front

Primary function of the digestive system?

Back

Convert food into nutrients.

Front

Main organs in the digestive system?

Back

7

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Front

Tube linking digestive organs?

Back

Gastrointestinal tract

Front

Enzyme in saliva that breaks down carbs?

Back

Amylase

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Front

Digestive system part that secretes hydrochloric acid?

Back

Stomach

Front

Enzyme in the stomach that breaks down proteins?

Back

Pepsin

Front

Valve for chyme entry to small intestine from stomach?

Back

Pyloric valve

Front

Iron absorption in the small intestine occurs mainly in the:

Back

Duodenum

Front

Primary job of the large intestine?

Back

Absorb water

Front

Gut bacteria in the large intestine aid digestion by:

Back

Breaking down fiber.