Digestive System Quiz

Where does the process of digestion begin?

• mouth

• esophagus

• stomach

• small intestine

The process by which the body breaks down food so that it can be used for energy.

• composition
• digestion
• deposition
• absorption

A long folded tube inside the body attached to the stomach where nutrients in the food are absorbed.

• large intestine
• small intestine
• esophagus
• rectum

A muscular tube that helps move food from the mouth to the stomach.

• esophagus
• trachaea
• small intestine
• gall bladder

Provides additional enzymes(pancreatic juice) to help nutrients get absorbed by the small intestine.

• liver
• kidneys
• gall bladder
• pancreas

The tube after the small intestine where the liquid is absorbed.

• large intestine
• small intestine
• rectum
• stomach

Which is NOT a function of the Digestive System?

• To rid the body of solid waste
• Absorb nutrients for energy & growth
• Break down nutrients from food
• Pump blood around the body

Which type of digestion produces physical change to the food by breaking food into smaller pieces?

• chemical
• peristalsis
• mechanical
• saliva

Gastric juices in the stomach digest food into a thick liquid.  This is...

• Mechanical digestion
• Chemical digestion

The chewing and grinding of food into smaller pieces is an example of...

• Mechanical Digestion

• Chemical Digestion