Digestion

Digestion

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Flashcard

Science

7th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS1-7

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of digestion involves chewing food?

Back

Mechanical digestion is the process of physically breaking down food into smaller pieces.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the food tube that connects the mouth to the stomach?

Back

The esophagus is the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which glands in the mouth produce saliva?

Back

Salivary glands produce saliva, which helps in the digestion of food.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the first part of the small intestine that connects to the stomach?

Back

The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine that connects to the stomach.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How long is the alimentary canal in adults?

Back

The alimentary canal is approximately 22 to 30 feet long.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of saliva in digestion?

Back

Saliva helps to moisten food, making it easier to swallow, and contains enzymes that begin the digestion of carbohydrates.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of the stomach in the digestive system?

Back

The stomach stores food and mixes it with digestive juices to break it down into a semi-liquid form called chyme.

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