Digestive System QUIZ

Body system that breaks down food into smaller molecules. Absorbs these nutrients into the bloodstream. Eliminates solid waste.

• mechanical digestion

• circulatory system

• digestive system

• peristalsis

A physical process in which large pieces of food are torn and ground into smaller pieces

• peristalsis
• chyme
• chemical diagestion
• mechanical diagestion

Process by which enzymes break down food into small molecules that the body can use

• peristalsis

• chyme

• chemical digestion

• mechanical digestion

A muscular and elastic sac that serves mainly to store food, break it up mechanically, and begin chemical digestion of proteins and fat with enzymes.

• gallbladder
• stomach
• urinary bladder
• liver

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Digestive organ where most chemical digestion and absorption of food takes place through villi

• esophagus 
• rectume
• large intestine
• small intestine

Involuntary waves of muscle contraction that keep food moving along in one direction through the digestive system.

• villi
• alveoli
• peristalsis
• chyme

Where extra water and minerals are absorbed through the cells of this organ ...

• liver
• small intestine
• stomach
• large intestine

Enzymes and acids are examples of 

• mechanical digestion
• chemical digestion

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Chewing, grinding, and churning are examples of...

• mechanical digestion
• chemical digestion

Which of the following are the accessory organs of the digestive system?

• liver, stomach, & esophagus

• pancreas, liver, and gall bladder

• esophagus, stomach, & intestines

• intestines, anus, and stomach