What is the process by which your body breaks down foods into small nutrient molecules?

• Digestion

• Absorption

• Saliva

• Enzymes

What is the process by which nutrient molecules pass through the wall of your digestive system into your blood?

• Digestion

• Absorption

• Saliva

• Enzymes

What is the fluid released when your mouth waters?

• Digestion

• Absorption

• Saliva

• Enzymes

What are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in the body?

• Digestion

• Absorption

• Saliva

• Enzymes

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How many main functions does the digestive system have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

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True or False

Both physical and mechanical digestion begin in the mouth.

• True

• False

Put the digestion process in order from start to finish.

a

b

c

Molecules are absorbed into the blood

Wastes are eliminated from the body

Break down food into molecules

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Biting into a sandwich is an example of what?

• Mechanical Digestion

• Chemical Digestion

The enzymes in your saliva turning starch into sugar is an example of what?

• Mechanical Digestion

• Chemical Digestion

Which teeth are best for biting into an apple?