Digestion--Key Points--Learning Check

What is the primary function of food for the body?

• To provide comfort

• To aid in weight gain

• To serve as fuel

• To improve taste senses

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

How often does the stomach lining regenerate?

• Every year

• Every month

• Every week

• Every 3 days

What protects the stomach walls from acid?

• Enzymes

• Water

• Mucus

• Bile

How long is the small intestine in adults?

• 4m

• 7m

• 2m

• 10m

What happens to food in the stomach to aid in faster digestion?

• It is vaporized

• It is solidified

• It is frozen

• It is turned into chyme