Digestive System

Which organs are involved in the digestive system?

• skin, bones, muscles, nerves

• heart, lungs, kidneys, brain

• spleen, bladder, thyroid, thymus

• mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas

What is physical digestion?

• Chemical breakdown of food using enzymes

• Digestion that occurs in the mind

• Mechanical breakdown of food into smaller pieces

• Absorption of nutrients in the bloodstream

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

• To absorb water and nutrients from food

• To break down food and store it before releasing it into the small intestine.

• To regulate body temperature

• To produce insulin for blood sugar control

How many types of human teeth are there?

• Five

• Two

• Four

• Eight

What are the names of the different types of human teeth?

• incisors, canines, premolars, molars

• premolars

• canines

• molars

What is the role of incisors in digestion?

• Incisors play a role in producing saliva for digestion.

• Incisors help in absorbing nutrients from food.

• Incisors help in cutting and shearing food.

• Incisors assist in breaking down food into smaller particles.

What is the function of molars in the digestive system?

• Molars secrete digestive enzymes

• Molars regulate body temperature

• Molars store excess nutrients

• Molars grind and chew food to increase surface area for digestion.

What is the purpose of canines in the process of digestion?

• To regulate body temperature during digestion

• To absorb nutrients from food

• To grind food into a paste

• To tear and cut food into smaller pieces

How does the stomach break down food?

• Via a secret trap door

• Through mechanical grinding

• Through the use of stomach acid and enzymes

• By using telekinesis

What is the importance of the small intestine in digestion?

• The small intestine is responsible for producing stomach acid in digestion.

• The small intestine plays a role in breathing during digestion.

• The small intestine is important for nutrient absorption and food particle breakdown in digestion.

• The small intestine is primarily involved in muscle movement in digestion.