Digestive System

Front

What is the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach?

Back

Esophagus

Front

What happens to the bolus when it enters the stomach?

Back

Stomach muscles contract and smash the bolus.

Front

Which digestive organ is the longest?

Esophagus

,

Small Intestine

,

Large Intestine

,

Stomach

Back

Small Intestine

Front

What is the function (job) of the large intestine?

Back

To absorb water and minerals

Front

What is the liver's function in the digestive system?

Back

It produces bile

Front

Name of the highlighted organ in the picture?

Back

stomach

Front

What is the name of the highlighted organ in the picture?

Back

Liver

Front

Name of the highlighted organ in the picture?

Back

large intestine

Front

What substance in the mouth contains an enzyme that begins chemical digestion? Options: fiber, mucus, pepsin, saliva

Back

saliva

Front

What process involves muscle contractions that move food through the esophagus?

Back

peristalsis