Digestive System Anatomy and Physiology

The Esophagus is an organ that connects?

• The mouth to the stomach
• mouth to the small intestine
• stomach to the large intestine

Digestion is when food is absorbed into the blood stream by? 

• villi
• stomach
• esophagus
• liver

The large intestine is responsible for?

• absorption of water
• absorption of food
• making chyme

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Which organ contains bacteria that helps with breaking down plant fiber?

• large intestine
• small intestine
• stomach

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The mouth contains _____________ that make the enzymes in saliva? 

• Salivary glands
• esophagus
• mouth
• Peristalsis

Peristalsis is when?

• muscle contractions move the food along
• digestion begins
• stomach digests food
• muscle does nothing

What type of acid is in the stomach?

• HCl (Hydrochloric acid)
• NaCl (Table salt)
• NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide)

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

The Liver is responsible for?

• Store bile
• Produce bile
• creates enzymes

The Pancreas is responsible for?

• Creating enzymes for digestion
• Regulating the sugar levels in your body
• Both A & B
• Neither A & B

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Chemical digestions is?

• Enzymes from glands
• Chewing food
• Both A & B
• Neither A & B