Digestive System

Which parts of the diagram is the small and large intestine?

• A~ small intestine

  E~ large intestine

• D~ small intestine

  E~ large intestine

• C~ large intestine

  B~ small intestine

• A~ large intestine

  C~ small intestine

• E~ small intestine

  D~ large intestine

Where does the digestive system start?

• The liver

• The throat

• The stomach

• The mouth

What chemically breaks down food into smaller molecules?

• teeth

• muscles of the stomach

• enzymes

• peristalsis

What are the rhythmic muscular contractions of your esophagus called to help food move along?

• swallowing

• peristalsis

• inertia contractions

• paralysis

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

• large intestine
• small intestine
• esophagus
• rectum

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 water is absorbed.

• large intestine

• small intestine

• rectum

• stomach

A large organ of the digestive system that makes chemicals (bile) to help the body break down fats and rid itself of harmful substances.

• esophagus

• mouth

• liver

• stomach

The place where waste is stored before it leaves the body.

• rectum
• anus
• small intestine
• large intestine

What is the main function of the villi?

• They move food from the stomach to the small intestine

• They absorb nutrients into the bloodstream

• They absorb water from chyme

• They move food from the small intestine to the large intestine