Digestive System

Front

Where does the digestion process start while eating a sandwich?

Back

in the mouth

Front

While eating an apple, which part of your body helps break it into smaller pieces?

Back

teeth

Front

Which muscular tube helps in pushing the food from your mouth to your stomach while eating a sandwich?

Back

esophagus

Front

Where is food mixed with juices and squeezed until it becomes a thick liquid? Options: esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

Back

stomach

Front

A hollow tube where nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream is called the ___________. Options: esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

Back

small intestine

Front

In the process of digestion, the _________________ acts like a sponge, squeezing water out of the food we eat and absorbing it into our bloodstream. Options: esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

Back

large intestine

Front

After the esophagus, which part of the digestive system does food pass through?

Back

small intestine

Front

Which is NOT a function of the Digestive System? Options: To rid the body of solid waste, Absorb nutrients for energy & growth, Break down nutrients from food, Pump blood around the body

Back

Pump blood around the body

Front

What is the main function of the Digestive System?

Back

Converts the food we eat into small molecules to be used by the entire body

Front

Undigested food goes here. Water and mineral salts from undigested food are absorbed. What organ am I? Options: mouth, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

Back

large intestine