Digestion Chapter 5 Test practice

Front

What organ produces insulin?

Back

Pancreas

Front

Mechanical digestion is the process of breaking down food into smaller pieces by ...........

Back

Grinding it

Front

What are the 5 basic food groups?

Back

Fruits, protein, dairy, vegetables, and grains

Front

The two organs outside of the digestive tract that aid in digestion are the _______ and ________.

Back

Gallbladder and pancreas

Front

What is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach?

Back

Esophagus

Front

What is the function of the gallbladder?

Back

Stores bile produced by the liver to help digest fats.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in digestion?

Back

They help break down food into smaller molecules.

Front

What is the main function of the stomach?

Back

To break down food using acids and enzymes.

Front

What is the small intestine responsible for?

Back

Most nutrient absorption occurs here.

Front

What is the large intestine's main function?

Back

To absorb water and form waste.