Junior Cycle Digestive System

The part of the digestive system which is highlighted represents:

• Oesophagus
• Small intestine
• Stomach
• Trachea

Nutrients from digested food are absorbed in which digestive organ?

• Small Intestine
• Stomach
• Large Intestine
• Gallbladder

As waste moves through the digestive system, the ______ absorbs water before storing waste in the rectum.

• Small intestine
• Stomach
• Esophagus
• Large intestine

Which of the following is the substrate for amylase?

• Starch

• Maltose

• Glucose

• Enzymes

Which of the following is the product of amylase?

• Starch

• Maltose

• Glucose

• Enzymes

Name the enzyme found in saliva

Which of the following are examples of physical/mechanical digestion?

• Chewing food

• Churning food in the stomach

• Enzymes breaking down food

Which of the following are examples of chemical digestion?

• Chewing food

• Churning food in the stomach

• Enzymes breaking down food

Name the part labelled A.

• Mouth

• Stomach

• Small Intestine

• Liver

Name the part labelled D.

• Mouth

• Stomach

• Small Intestine

• Liver