Digestive System I

The process of breaking down food is called __________.

When does digestion begin?

• When the enzymes change starches into sugar.

• When you begin chewing the food in your mouth.

• After you swallow.

• When you feel full.

Place the structures/organs into the correct category.

Groups:

(a) Alimentary Canal

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(b) Accessory Organs

• Mouth

• Esophagus

• Pancreas

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

• Stomach

• Anus

• Rectum

• Liver

• Gallbladder

• Pharynx

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

• Defecation

• Ingestion

• Digestion

• Urination

Digestion is a ______ process.

• Catabolic

• Anabolic

Most adults will have __ permanent teeth grow in their lfetime.

Which of the following is an infection of the parotid salivary glands?

• Measels

• Mumps

• Bird flu

• RSV

Food that is mashed up in the mouth and moves towards the stomach is called a

• mastication.

• starch.

• bolus.

• chyme.

Label the pyloric sphincter.

Label the esophagus.