Digestion

What does the digestive system do?

• Helps us breathe

• Breaks down food into smaller pieces

• Makes our bones strong

• Controls our heartbeat

Which enzyme in saliva helps to digest starch?

• Lipase

• Protease

• Amylase

• Lactase

3. What does hydrochloric acid in the stomach do?

• Digests carbohydrates

• Kills bacteria in food

• Absorbs nutrients

• Emulsifies fats

Where is most of the digested food absorbed?

• Stomach

• Large intestine

• Small intestine

• Oesophagus

Which organ produces bile?

• Stomach

• Pancreas

• Liver

• Gall bladder