2.1 Human Digestive System

What is the function of the Digestive System?

• break down food into nutrients and gets rid of waste
• takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide
• sends messages to your body
• provides a structure and support for your body

What is the first step to the digestive system where food is broken down by your teeth?

• stomach
• esophagus
• mouth
• tongue

Where are nutrients absorbed and waste forms?

• small intestine
• large intestine
• small and large intestine
• none of the above

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Bile is made by which digestive organ?

• Gallbladder
• Stomach
• Rectum
• Liver

Which digestive organ makes digestive juices to help the small intestine absorb nutrients?

• Liver
• Gallbladder
• Pancreas
• Esophagus

Number 4 is pointing to the....

• stomach

• Rectum

• Large Intestine

• Small intestine

Which structure is a 'trapdoor' that prevents food from entering the trachea?

• epiglottis
• esophagus
• pharynx
• appendix

Which structure is responsible for water absorption and production of Vitamin K?

• epiglottis
• Stomach
• Large intestine
• Small intestine

Where does chemical digestion begin?

• Mouth
• esophagus
• stomach
• small intestine

Where does absorption of food occur in the digestive system?

• small intestine
• large intestine
• stomach
• epiglottis