Knowledge 10 Lesson 5: The Digestive System

What does 'absorb' mean?

• To mix together

• To push out

• To cut into pieces

• To take in or soak up

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

What is the esophagus?

• A type of tooth

• A tube connecting the throat to the stomach

• A muscle in the arm

• A part of the brain

What does saliva help with?

• Turning food into a liquid

• Making the food hot

• Making food taste better

• Softening food

What are villi?

• Bones in the hand

• Muscles in the leg

• Small finger-like threads in the small intestine

• Types of teeth

What does 'filter' mean?

• To jump over

• To cook

• To freeze

• To pass through a device to remove unwanted material

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Where does digestion begin?

• In the small intestine

• In the mouth

• In the esophagus

• In the stomach

What helps you break food down into tiny pieces?

• Your fingers

• Your stomach

• Your teeth

• Your hair

What is the role of the stomach?

• To expand and break down food

• To filter blood

• To store food for a long time

• To absorb nutrients

How long is the small intestine?

• About 30 feet

• About 21 feet

• About 5 feet

• About 10 inches

What organ cleans the blood?

• The stomach

• The liver

• The brain

• The heart