M'Kenna Unit Assessment

Front

What organs are part of the digestive system?

Back

Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.

Front

What are the main outputs of the body's system when it uses food molecules and oxygen?

Back

Carbon dioxide, water, and energy.

Front

What can the body store for later use in the form of fat molecules?

Back

Excess food.

Front

How are fat stores used for energy?

Back

They are broken down and used for energy.

Front

What is the purpose of food molecules needed for growth?

Back

To be used to make structures like bone, hair, and muscles.

Front

What is the role of the mouth in digestion?

Back

The mouth is where food enters and begins to be broken down by chewing and saliva.

Front

What is the function of the esophagus?

Back

The esophagus transports food from the mouth to the stomach.

Front

What happens in the stomach during digestion?

Back

The stomach further breaks down food using acids and enzymes.

Front

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

Back

The small intestine absorbs nutrients from digested food into the bloodstream.

Front

What is the role of the large intestine?

Back

The large intestine absorbs water and forms waste products for elimination.