The Digestive System

Front

The teeth and tongue of the oral cavity break foodstuff down physically. This is an example of:

mechanical digestion

,

chemical digestion

,

absorption

,

peristalsis

Back

mechanical digestion

Front

Sequence the pathway food takes from beginning to end:

Back

mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

Front

Which organ makes bile to help break down fats?

Back

liver

Front

The mouth carries out

Back

mechanical and chemical digestion

Front

What organ is responsible for the absorption of water and movement of waste?

Back

large intestine

Front

Which of the following helps digest carbohydrates in the mouth? Options: salivary amylase, lysozymes, mucin, bolus

Back

salivary amylase

Front

Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea? Options: larynx, soft palate, pharynx, epiglottis

Back

epiglottis

Front

Which area is a common area for both food and air? Options: pharynx, larynx, soft palate, epiglottis

Back

pharynx

Front

The involuntary muscular movement of food caused by smooth muscle is called

Back

peristalsis

Front

The chewing and grinding of food into smaller pieces is an example of...

Back

Mechanical Digestion