Your Digestive Systemns Quiz

What is the process called when food is broken down into molecules that the body can use?

• Absorption

• Digestion

• Circulation

• Respiration

During mechanical digestion, what happens to the food?

• It is chemically altered

• It is absorbed into the bloodstream

• It is physically broken into smaller pieces

• It is converted into energy

What is the process by which nutrients pass through the lining of your digestive system into your blood?

• Digestion

• Absorption

• Elimination

• Circulation

Which organ is the first to receive food from the mouth?

• Pharynx

• Esophagus

• Stomach

• Small intestine

Which organ is responsible for producing bile?

• Gallbladder

• Liver

• Stomach

• Pancreas

What is the primary function of your teeth in the mouth?

• To moisten food

• To tear, crush, and grind food

• To push food around

• To break down starches

What is the pharynx?

• A part of the digestive system

• A junction between the digestive tract and the respiratory system

• A type of muscle in the body

• A part of the circulatory system

Which system is the pharynx a part of?

• Circulatory system

• Nervous system

• Both the digestive and respiratory systems

• Muscular system

What is another name for the trachea?

• Windpipe

• Food pipe

• Blood vessel

• Nerve cord

Which organ is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption?

• Stomach

• Large intestine

• Small intestine

• Gallbladder