Intro to Digestion

An animal that has both flat and sharp teeth is considered a

• Omnivore

• Herbivore

• Ruminant

• Carnivore

Which part of the alimentary canal uses saliva to help break down food?

• small intestine

• mouth

• esophagus

• large intestine

Where does the stomach empty into?

• Small intestine
• Large intestine
• Pancreas
• Liver

Which organ absorbs the vitamins and minerals from chyme?

• large intestines

• small intestines

• stomach

• pancreas

What is the largest portion of the large intestine?

• rectum

• colon

• cecum

• ileum

Which type of digestion breaks down pieces of food into smaller pieces?

• physical

• chemical

Mastication is a form of

• physical digestion

• elimination

• chemical digestion

• absorption

A majority of absorption occurs here.

• mouth

• small intestine

• large intestine

• stomach

Chemical digestion starts

• with saliva & digestive enzymes

• in the small intestine

• in the large intestine

• with the acid of the stomach

The pharynx is also known as the __________ region

• neck

• mouth

• throat

• nasal