Digestive System Quiz

The Digestive System

by Mrs Cwiertniewicz

​Digestive System

• ​Read pages A32-A37 in your Science textbook

• ​You will need your Science Notebook for writing down notes throughout this lesson

​Note Taking Time!

​In your Science Notebook, write out the definitions for each of these vocabulary terms:

• ​digestive system (A33)

• ​esophagus (A35)

• ​stomach (A35)

• ​small intestine (A36)

• ​large intestine (A36)

• ​blood (A36)

Fill in the Blanks

The process of breaking down food is called

.

Multiple Choice

The average length of an adult's digestive system is about _________.

• 4 feet

• 12 feet

• 30 feet

• 25 inches

Multiple Choice

When does digestion begin?

• When the enzymes change starches into sugar.

• When you begin chewing the food in your mouth.

• After you swallow.

• When you feel full.

Multiple Choice

Where does most digestion take place?

• large intestine

• small intestine

• stomach

• liver

Multiple Choice

In which digestive organ are villi found?

• pancreas

• stomach

• large intestine

• small intestine

Open Ended

Using the chart on page A33, give an example of a CARBOHYDRATE.

Open Ended

Now give an example of a PROTEIN.

​Hey... you're pretty good at this!

Open Ended

Where do we get our VITAMINS & MINERALS from?

Open Ended

Lastly, what are some sources for FATS?

Multiple Choice

After a large Thanksgiving meal, about how long will it take until your stomach is completely empty again?

• about 6-8 minutes

• about 6-8 hours

• about 6-8 seconds