Digestive/Respiratory/Cardiovascular

What organ is responsible for the majority of the absoption that occurs in the digestive system?

• large intestine

• small intestine

• stomach

• mouth

The involuntary propulsion of foodstuff is accomplished by circular muscle fibers that squeeze along the digestive tract. That way food is moved involuntarily. What is the name of this process?

• swallowing

• peristalsis

• defecation

• absorption

The small intestine is the longest of the digestive organs. What benefit to body is it that this organ is so long?

• It allows the organ to secrete bile which in turn breaks down food

• It allows more time for the food to be in the organ which allows more absoption to take place.

• It provides more surface area for mucus which helps digested food move more smoothly.

Whcih of the folowing organs secretes enzymes, specifically amylase, that digests carbohydrates only?

• large intestine

• stomach

• small intestine

• oral cavity or mouth

The teeth and tongue of the mouth break foodstuff down physically. This is an example of

• mechanical digestion

• chemical digestion

• absorption

• peristalsis

The organ where food is mashed and then broken down by acids?

• esophagus
• small intestine
• stomach
• mouth

Food broken down by physical processes is called

• mechanical digestion
• chemical digestion

Food broken down by chemicals is called

• mechanical digestion
• chemical digestion

Nutrients give our bodies?

• Helps out bodies grow

• Repairs Tissue

• Gives Us Energy

• ALL OF THE ABOVE

What're are the 3 OTHER organs that help digestion?

• Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder

• Pancreas and Liver

• Mouth and Tongue

• Heads, shoulders, knees, and toes