Digestive System

What kind of digestion physically breaks food down into smaller pieces?

• chemical digestion

• mechanical digestion

• absorption

• elimination

What kind of digestion does saliva accomplish?

• chemical digestion

• mechanical digestion

• absorption

• elimination

What organ makes bile?

• pancreas

• liver

• gall bladder

• small intestine

What is the term for the muscular contractions that take place in the esophagus and all throughout the digestive tract?

• epiglottis

• appendix

• peristalsis

• vomiting

If you ate a large order of french fries, what main nutrients would you have consumed?

• protein and vitamins

• simple carbohydrates and minerals

• incomplete proteins and water

• complex carbohydrates and fats

What nutrient is absorbed in the large intestine?

• carbohydrates

• fats

• protein

• water

What system works with the digestive system to transport nutrients around to the different parts of your body?

• Skeletal system

• circulatory system

• respiratory system

• excretory system

What is the name of the chemical that is able to break down fat?

• HCL

• Pepsin

• Bile

• amylase

Where does the chemical digestion of carbohydrates begin?

• mouth

• esophagus

• stomach

• small intestine

Where do proteins start to be broken down into amino acids?

• mouth

• esophagus

• stomach

• small intestine