DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

11th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS1-7, MS-LS1-3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary function of saliva in the digestive system?

Back

Saliva chemically digests food in the mouth.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the finger-like projections on the inner wall of the small intestine called?

Back

Villi.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which organ is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption in the digestive system?

Back

Small intestine.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the fluid secreted into the small intestine to break down fat and neutralize chyme?

Back

Pancreatic juice.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the tiny projections lining the small intestine that absorb nutrients called?

Back

Villi.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the stomach in the digestive process?

Back

The stomach chemically digests food using gastric juices.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is chyme?

Back

Chyme is the semi-liquid mixture of food and digestive juices in the stomach.

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