Digestive System

Digestive System

Assessment

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the rhythmic muscular contractions of your esophagus called to help food move along?

Back

Peristalsis

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where does the process of digestion begin?

Back

Mouth

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of digestion takes place in the stomach?

Back

Both mechanical and chemical

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the pancreas do?

Back

All answers are correct

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What part of the digestive system mechanically and chemically breaks down food?

Back

Both the mouth and stomach

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

Back

To break down food into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What enzyme in saliva begins the digestion of carbohydrates?

Back

Amylase

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