Human Systems & the Digestive System

Front

What is the flap of tissue that prevents food from entering the windpipe when swallowing?

Back

Epiglottis

Front

Which system is responsible for producing and secreting hormones?

Back

Endocrine system

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

What type of digestion involves the breakdown of macromolecules by enzymes?

Back

Chemical digestion

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Front

What is the correct order of the Levels of Organization from smallest to largest?

Back

Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

Front

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

Back

To break down food into nutrients that the body can use.

Front

What is mechanical digestion?

Back

The physical breakdown of food into smaller pieces.

Front

What is absorption in the context of the digestive system?

Back

The process by which nutrients from digested food are taken into the bloodstream.

Front

What organ is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption?

Back

Small intestine

Front

What is the role of enzymes in digestion?

Back

To speed up the chemical reactions that break down food.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7