Digestive System IGCSE

Which of the following is NOT part of the alimentary canal?

• small intestine

• esophagus

• stomach

• pancreas

Which organ releases digestive enzymes into the small intestine?

• pancreas

• small intestine

• esophagus

• salivary glands

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

What organ in the alimentary canal is responsible for the absoption of water?

• large intestine

• small intestine

• stomach

• oral cavity

The involuntary propulsion of foodstuff is accomplished by circular muscle fibers that squeeze along the alimentary canal. 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.

What organ of the alimentary canal is located between the esophagus and the small intestine?

• stomach

• large intestines

• pharynx

• salivary glands

What is the function of the esophagus?

• moves food by using peristalsis

• digesting protein

• chemically digests fats and absorbs some vitamins

• Absorption of proteins and alcohol

Which of the following answers correctly sequences the pathway food takes from the beginning to end?

• mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

• mouth, esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine

• mouth, stomach, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine

• mouth, stomach, esophagus, large intestine, small intestine

Which organ only stores the bile?

• liver

• gallbladder

• pancrease

Which organ makes bile?

• liver

• gallbladder

• pancreas