Human digestive System

Front

This is an image of the: stomach, small intestine, esophagus, large intestine

Back

esophagus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

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What is the function of the digestive system?

Back

to break down and absorb nutrients

Front

What is the purpose of digestion?

Back

To break down complex food molecules into simple soluble molecules

Front

Large food molecules need to be broken down to be small enough to pass through cell membranes.

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True

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Front

Which enzyme does the stomach produce? Options: amylase, lipase, maltase, protease

Back

protease

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Where is the digestion of food completed?

Back

small intestine

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Why is the oesophagus muscular?

Back

To push food from the mouth into the stomach

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Where does carbohydrate digestion begin?

Back

mouth

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Where does protein digestion begin?

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stomach

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What kills bacteria in the human alimentary canal? Options: gastric juice, mucus, pancreatic juice, saliva

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gastric juice