M'Kenna Unit Assessment

Front

What organs are part of the digestive system?

Back

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

Front

How are fat stores used for energy in the body?

Back

They are broken down and used for energy.

Front

What can the body store in the form of fat molecules?

Back

Excess food.

Front

What happens to food molecules that are not needed immediately?

Back

They are stored as fat.

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 primary function of the mouth in digestion?

Back

To mechanically break down food and mix it with saliva.

Front

What role does the esophagus play in the digestive system?

Back

It transports food from the mouth to the stomach.

Front

What is the function of the stomach in digestion?

Back

To further break down food using acids and enzymes.

Front

What is the small intestine responsible for?

Back

Absorbing nutrients from digested food.

Front

What is the role of the large intestine?

Back

To absorb water and form waste products.