Understanding the Human Digestive System

What is the first stage of the digestive system?

• Swallowing

• Chewing

• Absorbing

• Excreting

What helps break down food particles in your mouth?

• Saliva

• Water

• Air

• Blood

What is the long pipe that food travels through after swallowing?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Esophagus

• Large intestine

How long do food particles stay in the stomach?

• One hour

• Two hours

• Four hours

• Six hours

What enzyme helps break down proteins in the stomach?

• Amylase

• Pepsin

• Bile

• Insulin

Which organ produces bile to help break down fats?

• Pancreas

• Stomach

• Liver

• Esophagus

What happens to particles that are not absorbed by the small intestine?

• They are digested again

• They reach the large intestine

• They dissolve in water

• They exit the body immediately

What does the large intestine absorb?

• Food particles

• Water and other particles

• Bacteria

• Oxygen

What does the large intestine produce to help boost immunity?

• Enzymes

• Hormones

• Antibodies

• Vitamins

What should you do to stay healthy according to the video?

• Eat junk food

• Eat healthy, digest healthy, and live healthy

• Skip meals

• Drink soda