Digestive System

Where does the digestive system start?

• The liver

• The throat

• The stomach

• The mouth

Which is the esophagus?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

What part(s) of the digestive system mechanically and chemically break(s) down food?

• mouth

• stomach

• both the mouth and stomach

• small intestine

What chemically breaks down food into smaller molecules?

• teeth

• muscles of the stomach

• enzymes

• peristalsis

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

• swallowing

• peristalsis

• inertia contractions

• paralysis

What carries food from the mouth to the stomach?

• larynx

• trachea

• esophagus

• bronchioles

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

• large intestine
• small intestine
• esophagus
• rectum

The thicker 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