Journey Through the Digestive System

What is the correct order for the major parts of the digestive system that food passes through?

• Esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine

• Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

• Mouth, large intestine, small intestine, stomach, esophagus

• Stomach, mouth, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine

Which organ is responsible for absorbing nutrients from the food we eat?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

• Liver

What is the main function of the digestive system?

• To circulate blood throughout the body

• To control body temperature

• To break down food and absorb nutrients

• To send signals to the brain

Which of the following is NOT an organ of the digestive system?

• Heart

• Stomach

• Liver

• Pancreas

What is the role of the stomach in digestion?

• It absorbs water from undigested food

• It grinds food into smaller pieces and mixes it with digestive juices

• It stores undigested food until it is ready to enter the small intestine

• It produces bile to break down fats

Which organ produces bile?

• Gallbladder

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Small intestine

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What is the function of saliva in the digestive process?

• It helps to chew and swallow food

• It breaks down fats

• It neutralizes stomach acids

• It begins the chemical digestion of carbohydrates

The process of digestion begins in which part of the digestive system?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Mouth

• Esophagus

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

• To produce digestive enzymes

• To absorb nutrients

• To absorb water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter

• To store bile

Which structure prevents food from entering the windpipe during swallowing?

• Uvula

• Epiglottis

• Tonsils

• Pharynx