Digestive System Terms Part 1

Drag each term to its correct organ or gland.

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small intestine

large intestine

esophagus

anus

liver

stomach

oral cavity

rectum

pharynx

All of the following are examples of chemical digestion EXCEPT

• enzymes

• peristalsis

• mucus

• saliva

Drag each label to its correct location on the tooth

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pulp

root

dentin

blood & nerves

crown

neck

Match the following macromolecules to their correct monomer.

• fatty acids & glycerol

• nucleic acids

• saccharides, sugars

• proteins

• nucleotides

• lipids

• amino acids

• carbohydrates

Match the following macromolecules with their correct function.

• runs metabolism; makes organs

• lipids

• makes energy

• carbohydrates

• provides instructions

• proteins

• stores energy

• nucleic acids

All of the following are examples of mechanical digestion EXCEPT

• teeth

• tongue

• enzymes

• peristalsis

Match the following

• back of the mouth

• uvula

• decrease activation energy

• pharynx

• finger-like; hangs at the back of mouth

• esophagus

• tube from mouth to stomach

• mastication

• chewing

• enzymes

Drag each gland to its correct place on the diagram

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parotid gland

submandibular gland

sublingual gland

Which term is correctly matched?

• pyloric sphincter-upper stomach muscle

• rugae-folds of inner stomach wall

• pepsin-enzyme that breaks down carbs

• bolus-type of tooth