What is the definition for digestion?

Breaking down food into smaller nutrients

Getting nutrients into our bloodstream, so that our cells can use them

What do the villi do?

Absorbs nutrients from food so the body has energy.

Protects the stomach from digesting iteself

Both mechanical and chemical digestion

The movement of molecules from the small intestine into the bloodstream.

The process of absorbing and using nutrients in the body.

Uses digestive juices and enzymes to break down food at the molecular level.

The removal of waste from the body as feces.

Uses digestive juices and enzymes to break down food at the molecular level.

The movement of molecules from the small intestine into the bloodstream.

The process of absorbing and using nutrients in the body.

The removal of waste from the body as feces.

The physical breakdown of food into smaller pieces through chewing or churning in the stomach.

The chemicals which are found in food that the body needs for growth and repair of tissues.

smooth muscular movements which push the food along the digestive tract

The physical breakdown of food into smaller pieces through chewing or churning in the stomach.

The chemicals which are found in food that the body needs for growth and repair of tissues.

Smooth muscular movements which push the food along the digestive tract.

The chemicals which are found in food that the body needs for growth and repair of tissues.

The physical breakdown of food into smaller pieces through chewing or churning in the stomach

Smooth muscular movements which push the food along the digestive tract

Smooth muscular movements which push the food along the digestive tract.

The physical breakdown of food into smaller pieces through chewing or churning in the stomach.

The chemicals which are found in food that the body needs for growth and repair of tissues.

What are the functions of the digestive system? Select ALL that apply:

Break down food into molecules the body can use

Absorb molecules into the blood to be transported around the body

Produce hormones that control body temperature and heart rate

The acid in our stomach is powerful enough to break down metals like aluminum, how does our stomach protect itself from the acid within it?

Our stomachs are coated with a layer of mucus that protects its from the acid.

Our stomachs are made of a special tissue that is resistant to acid.

Our stomachs regenerate faster than the acids ability to break down tissue.

Because it the stomach is basic.

What is the main cause of gastritis?

Inflammation of the stomach lining

What is the role of the pancreas in the digestive system?

The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and regulates blood sugar levels.

The pancreas absorbs nutrients from food

The pancreas regulates body temperature

The pancreas stores bile and releases it into the small intestine

Explain the function of insulin in the body.

Insulin regulates blood sugar levels by allowing cells to take in glucose from the bloodstream and promoting the storage of glucose in the liver, muscle, and fat cells.

Insulin promotes dehydration in cells

Insulin increases blood sugar levels

Insulin breaks down proteins in the body

What are the common symptoms of appendicitis?

Abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, low-grade fever, constipation or diarrhea, inability to pass gas, abdominal swelling

Joint pain, muscle weakness, skin rash

Chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing

How does diabetes affect the body's ability to regulate blood sugar?

Diabetes affects the body's ability to regulate blood sugar by disrupting the production or effectiveness of insulin.

Diabetes improves the effectiveness of insulin

Diabetes increases the production of insulin

Diabetes has no impact on blood sugar regulation

Digestive System Anatomy

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What is the name of the tube that runs through the body related to the digestive system?

esophagus

alimentary canal

pharynx

ascending canal

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Bile is produced by the

gallbladder

liver

stomach

pancreas

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All are functions of the digestive system except

bringing oxygen to the body

absorption of nutrients

breakdown of food

elimination of waste

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Rhythmic muscular contractions that propel food through the digestive tract is called

peristalsis

peridialysis

perimeter

perineal

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The process by which the body breaks down food so that it can be used for energy.

composition

digestion

deposition

absorption

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A fluid in the mouth that helps digest food.

pepsin

pepsi

saliva

salty

Provides additional enzymes(pancreatic juice) to help nutrients get absorbed by the small intestine.

liver

kidneys

gall bladder

pancreas

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Digestive System Anatomy

What is the name of the tube that runs through the body related to the digestive system?

Bile is produced by the

All are functions of the digestive system except

Rhythmic muscular contractions that propel food through the digestive tract is called

The process by which the body breaks down food so that it can be used for energy.

A fluid in the mouth that helps digest food.

Provides additional enzymes(pancreatic juice) to help nutrients get absorbed by the small intestine.

The chewing and grinding of food into smaller pieces is an example of...

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