The Digestive System

Poll

Count your Yes's

• 9-10

  Your digestive system is working the way it should

• 6-8

  Your digestive system is on track

• 3-5

  Let's think about improvements we can make.

• 1-2

  You should see a Dr.

Multiple Choice

How many functions (jobs) does the digestive system have?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

Multiple Choice

The process of digestion begins before you even take a bit of food?

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

How long does it take for solid food to go down the esophagus?

• 9 seconds

• 9 minutes

• 8 seconds

• 8 minutes

Open Ended

What does absorbtion mean? Write the definition below.

Multiple Choice

Which is longer, the small intestine or the large intestine?

• small intestine

• large intestine

Multiple Choice

Which organ stores bile until food enters the system?

• Liver

• gallbladder

• pancreas

• kidney

Open Ended

What is the best way to avoid digestive problems?