Digestive System

Digestive System

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS1-7

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary function of the gall bladder in the digestive system?

Back

The gall bladder stores bile, which is used to emulsify fats in the small intestine.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where does mechanical digestion primarily occur in the digestive system?

Back

Mechanical digestion primarily occurs in the stomach, where food is churned and mixed.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the small intestine in digestion?

Back

The small intestine is responsible for absorbing nutrients from digested food into the bloodstream.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of digestion occurs in the stomach?

Back

Both mechanical and chemical digestion occur in the stomach.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which organ is responsible for the production of bile?

Back

The liver produces bile, which is stored in the gall bladder.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of enzymes in the digestive system?

Back

Enzymes facilitate chemical digestion by breaking down complex food molecules into simpler forms.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the large intestine in the digestive process?

Back

The large intestine absorbs water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter and compacts waste for elimination.

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