Digestive System -I

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

• small intestine

• esophagus

• stomach

• pancreas

What is the alimentary canal?

• The portion of the digestive system that food travels through.

• The portion of the digestive system that food does NOT travel through

• The longest portion of the large intestine.

• The last part of the small intestine

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

What organ is responsible for the majority of the absorption that occurs in the digestive system?

• large intestine

• small intestine

• stomach

• oral cavity

The involuntary propulsion of foodstuff is accomplished by circular muscle fibers that squeeze along the alimentary canal. That way food is moved involuntarity. What is the name of this process?

• swallowing

• peristalsis

• defecation

• absorption

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

• stomach

• large intestines

• pharynx

• salivary glands

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the digestive system?

• esophagus

• larynx

• stomach

• pharynx

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Where does carbohydrate digestion begins?

• liver

• mouth

• oesophagus

• stomach

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

What is the liquid inside of the mouth that helps to moisten food as we chew it:

• chyme

• saliva

• water

• Pepsi