Digestive System Test

Front

What is the first part of the digestive system?

Back

Mouth

Front

In which digestive organ are nutrients from digested food absorbed?

Back

Small Intestine

Front

What type of digestion occurs in the stomach?

Back

Both chemical and mechanical digestion

Front

Which organ churns food and uses acid and enzymes to break it down?

Back

Stomach

Front

What is the main purpose of the digestive system?

Back

To provide you with nutrients and energy

Front

What is the role of the esophagus in the digestive system?

Back

To transport food from the mouth to the stomach

Front

What is the function of the large intestine?

Back

To absorb water and form waste (feces) for elimination

Front

What are enzymes and their role in digestion?

Back

Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions, including the breakdown of food.

Front

What is mechanical digestion?

Back

The physical process of breaking down food into smaller pieces, such as chewing.

Front

What is chemical digestion?

Back

The process of breaking down food into simpler molecules by enzymes and acids.