Digestive System

The process of breaking down food for the absorption of nutrients is called?

• circulation

• digestion

• excretion

• palpitation

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The tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach is called?

• small intestine

• large intestine

• esophagus

• urethra

Bile salts made by the liver are stored here (you can have it removed and be ok).

• liver

• pancreas

• spleen

• gall bladder

This organ absorbs water and minerals and creates your poop (about 3 feet long).

• large intestine

• small intestine

• gall bladder

• stomach

This is your largest internal organ that detoxifies your blood and makes bile salts.

• stomach

• heart

• brain

• liver

This is where your food is chewed.

• throat

• stomach

• liver

• mouth

This organ secretes many different digestive enzymes into the small intestine and helps control blood sugar levels.

• liver

• pancreas

• brain

• stomach

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This long (about 20 feet) organ absorbs most of the nutrients from your food.

• large intestine

• kidney

• small intestine

• bladder

This organ has acid that helps break down proteins.

• liver

• pancreas

• stomach

• brain