7.3 Metabolic Reactions

What does the term "INTERACTION" mean in the context of metabolic reactions?

• A) A process where a substance is broken down into simpler substances

• B) The transfer of energy from one organism to another

• C) A connection or relationship between two things

• D) The production of new cells and tissues

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What is an organ?

• A) A musical instrument

• B) A structure inside the body

• C) A type of cell

• D) A group of tissues outside the body

What is the purpose of an endoscopy?

• To perform surgery on the upper digestive system

• To visually examine the upper digestive system

• To treat diseases of the upper digestive system

• To take a biopsy of the lower digestive system

What is the function of the esophagus in the digestive system?

• It absorbs nutrients from the food.

• It passes food and liquid from your throat to your stomach.

• It produces digestive enzymes.

• It stores undigested food.

Which part of the digestive system is the esophagus a part of?

• Respiratory system

• Circulatory system

• Digestive system

• Nervous system

What is the function of the stomach in the digestive system?

• To absorb nutrients

• To digest food

• To produce blood cells

• To filter waste from the blood

Which part of the human body is responsible for digesting food?

• Heart

• Lungs

• Stomach

• Kidneys

What is the function of the small intestine in the digestive system?

• To pump blood throughout the body

• To absorb nutrition from food

• To filter waste from the blood

• To produce hormones

Which part of the digestive system is primarily responsible for absorbing nutrition from food?

• Stomach

• Small Intestine

• Large Intestine

• Esophagus

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

• It processes indigestible food material.

• It produces digestive enzymes.

• It absorbs the majority of nutrients from food.

• It grinds food into smaller particles.