Digestive System OSGS

The main purpose of the ____________ system is to break large molecules of food into a simple and absorbable form that can be used.

• circulatory
• respiratory
• digestive
• skeletal

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 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

Where does digestion begin?

• Mouth
• Esophagus
• Stomach
• Small Intestine

The _____________ is a long tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.

• Tongue

• Rectum

• Esophagus

• Small Intestine

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

• Stomach

• Esophagus

• Small Intestine

• Liver

What is the correct order of digestion?

• Mouth - stomach - esophagus - Large intestine - Small intestine - anus - rectum

• Mouth - esophagus - stomach - gall bladder - small intestine - rectum - anus - large intestine

• Mouth - pancreas - stomach - rectum - gall bladder - small intestine - rectum - anus

• Mouth - esophagus - stomach - small intestine - large intestine - rectum - anus

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

• breaking down

• building up

• formation

• respiration

Which of the following is NOT part of the digestive system?

• liver

• gall bladder

• kidney

• pancreas