Digestion and Excretory Systems Test

Tube that carries swallowed food to the stomach

What happens when the food goes to the small intestine?

• nutrients get absorbed into the blood

• water is absorbed

• mechanical digestion takes place

• waste is compressed

The organ in orange represents the:

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The highlighted organ is the

• liver
• large intestine
• small intestine
• stomach

Chewing food is an example of _____________ digestion.

The main purpose of the large intestine.

• absorb nutrients

• mechanically digest materials

• transform toxins

• absorb water and dissolve fats

Bile is made by which digestive organ?

• Gallbladder
• Stomach
• Rectum
• Liver

Which is NOT a function of the DIGESTIVE System?

• To rid the body of solid waste
• Absorb nutrients for energy & growth
• Break down nutrients from food
• Remove heat from tissues

This organ does not actually touch the food but it creates chemicals to break down foods.

Which organ is hi-lighted?

• Pancreas

• Stomach

• Small Intestine

• Liver