Digestion

Digestion starts in the...

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What happens in the large intestine?

• Bile is made.

• Water is absorbed.

• Oxygen enters the body.

Which is NOT a part of the ingestion process?

• swallowing

• breathing

• chewing

• salivation

What is the function of the teeth in digestion?

• to dissolve food

• to break down food into smaller pieces

• to absorb nutrients

• to absorb water

Which of these is NOT a function of the digestive system?

• breaks down food

• eliminates waste

• absorbs nutrients

• takes oxygen to body cells

While chewing the food, the _______________makes the food soft and moist.

• Water

• Digestive juice

• Saliva

• None of the above

Digestion begins in the

• Stomach

• Mouth

• Food pipe

• Intestine

From the stomach, the food goes to the ________

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

4. Which of these types of teeth are used for biting and cutting food?

• Canines

• Incisors

• Pre-molars

• Molars

6. Which of these should you NOT do in order to keep your teeth healthy?

• Go to the dentist regularly

• Brush your teeth twice a day

• Use floss

• Eat lots of sugary foods