Digestive System

What is the main function of the digestive system?

• To regulate body temperature

• To transport oxygen

• To break down food

• To produce hormones

Name the organs that make up the digestive system.

• liver, pancreas, gallbladder

• heart, lungs, kidneys

• mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus

• brain, spinal cord, nerves

What is the first step of the digestive process?

• absorption

• excretion

• metabolism

• ingestion

What is the function of the salivary glands in the digestive system?

• The function of the salivary glands in the digestive system is to absorb nutrients.

• The function of the salivary glands in the digestive system is to produce saliva.

• The function of the salivary glands in the digestive system is to secrete stomach acid.

• The function of the salivary glands in the digestive system is to produce mucus.

What is the function of the esophagus in the digestive system?

• The esophagus stores waste before elimination.

• The esophagus absorbs nutrients from food.

• The esophagus produces digestive enzymes.

• The function of the esophagus is to transport food from the mouth to the stomach.

What is the function of the stomach in the digestive system?

• The function of the stomach is to store food.

• The function of the stomach is to break down food and mix it with digestive juices.

• The function of the stomach is to absorb nutrients.

• The function of the stomach is to produce bile.

What is the function of the small intestine in the digestive system?

• Secretion of digestive enzymes

• Absorption of nutrients

• Elimination of waste products

• Production of bile

What is the function of the liver in the digestive system?

• The liver stores and releases digestive enzymes.

• The liver absorbs nutrients from food.

• The liver produces insulin for digestion.

• The liver produces bile and detoxifies harmful substances.

What is the function of the pancreas in the digestive system?

• The pancreas produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

• The pancreas stores bile to aid in the digestion of fats.

• The function of the pancreas in the digestive system is to produce enzymes that aid in the digestion of food.

• The pancreas filters waste products from the blood in the digestive system.

What is the function of the large intestine in the digestive system?

• The large intestine helps in the absorption of nutrients from food.

• The large intestine is responsible for producing digestive enzymes.

• The function of the large intestine is to absorb water and electrolytes, form and store feces, and eliminate waste.

• The large intestine is involved in breaking down food into smaller particles.