Supplying Energy: Digestive System

T/F: The mouth is NOT part of the digestive system.

• True

• False

T/F: The teeth are part of the digestive system.

• True

• False

T/F: Food passes from the mouth to the esophagus.

• True

• False

T/F: The esophagus is about 2 inches long.

• True

• False

T/F: There are no muscles in the esophagus.

• True

• False

T/F: Food moves automatically through our digestive system.

• True

• False

T/F: The stomach contains acid that helps break down food.

• True

• False

T/F: Food travels from the stomach to the small intestines.

• True

• Fasle

T/F: Digestion occurs in the lungs.

• True

• Fasle

This occurs in both the mouth and the stomach.

• Mechanical Breakdown

• Chemical Breakdown

• Water Absorption/ Solid Waste Production

• Nutrient Absorption