Digestive System

What is the function of the Digestive System?

• break down food into nutrients and gets rid of waste
• takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide
• sends messages to your body
• provides a structure and support for your body

What is the first step to the digestive system where food is broken down by your teeth?

• stomach
• esophagus
• mouth
• tongue

Passageway between the mouth and the stomach

• esophagus
• mouth
• stomach
• small intestine

This is where food is reduced to a liquid form.

• large intestine
• small intestine
• stomach
• rectum

Where are nutrients absorbed and waste forms?

• small intestine
• large intestine
• small and large intestine
• none of the above

What organ is this?

• stomach
• large intestine
• small intestine
• esophagus

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What organ is this?

• stomach
• small intestine
• large intestine
• esophagus

What organ is this?

• stomach
• small intestine
• large intestine
• esophagus

The digestive system absorbs nutrients and creates waste.

• True
• False

What helps to lubricate your food so that it can go down your esophagus?

• mouth
• teeth
• saliva
• none of the above