Digestive and Urinary Systems Assessment

Which of the following is a main function (job) of the Digestive System?

• Protects the Body from infections/Diseases

• Breaks down food for the body

• Circulates the blood throughout the body

In which part of the Digestive System does the process of both Mechanical and Chemical Digestion start?

• Mouth (Oral Cavity)

• Esophagus (Food Tube)

• Pharynx (Throat)

Which accessory organ makes pancreatic juice (enzymes) to break down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats ...It is connected to the first part of the small intestine (duodenum).

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Gallbladder

Which J-shaped, muscular organ of the digestive system breaks down a food into chyme..Enzymes break down proteins..The acid kills any bacteria or germs.

• Stomach

• Small Intestine

• Pancreas

Which long and narrow organ of the digestive system absorbs food nutrients into the blood...Nutrients give energy to the cells.

• Large Intestine

• Small Intestine

• Stomach

Which two accessory organs make bile salts and then release bile to break down fats ...They are connected to the first part of the small intestine (duodenum).

• Liver and Gallbladder

• Stomach and Pancreas

• Small and Large Intestines

During _______________ Digestion, food is broken down into new nutrient molecules..A chemical change takes place.

• Chemical

• Mechanical

Which short and wide digestive system organ absorbs water into the blood and prepares wastes for excretion...Water keeps the cells hydrated.

• Esophagus

• Large Intestine

• Small Intestine

During _______________ Digestion, food is broken down into new shapes or forms..A physical change takes place.

• Chemical

• Mechanical

Which of the following is a main function (job) of the Urinary System?

• Protects the body from infections

• Regulates the temperature of the body

• Removes waste products from the blood