Digestive System

Which organ pushes food down to the stomach?

• Mouth
• Esophagus
• Rectum
• Large intestine

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

Answer explanation

Where does digestion begin?

• Mouth
• Esophagus
• Stomach
• Small Intestine

Number 3 is pointing to the...

• Small intestine

• Esophagus

• Large intestine

• Stomach

Which of the following is the best synonym for "digestion"?

• breaking down

• building up

• formation

• respiration

Which of these digestive system organs does your food NOT travel through?

• Stomach

• Esophagus

• Small Intestine

• Liver

Nutrients are absorbed in which digestive organ?

• large intestines
• mouth
• small intestines
• stomach

Which substance is produced by the liver to break down fats?

• bile
• bowel
• gastric juices
• saliva

Which part of the mouth provides mechanical digestion?

• teeth
• saliva
• smooth muscles
• gastric juices (HCl acid)

In which digestive organs does both mechanical AND chemical digestions occur?

• mouth & stomach
• mouth & esophagus
• small intestines & large intestines
• rectum & anus