Human Digestive System and Digestion

Digestion begins...

• In your stomach
• In your mouth
• In your small intestine
• In your large intestine

On average, how long does the process of digestion take?

• 5 hours
• 12-24 hours
• 1 week
• 1 month

What does our body receive from food?

• organs
• saliva
• nutrients
• cells

Why are nutrients MOST important to our body?

• Gives us energy
• Makes us happy
• Makes us full
• None of the above

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Which organ sends nutrients from food to the rest of the cells in our bodies?

• Stomach
• Small Intestine
• Large Intestine
• All of the above

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Where does the food the body can't use get sent to?

• Stomach
• Small Intestine
• Gall Bladder
• Large Intestine

Which organ absorbs any remaining water and turns food into waste?

• Large Intestine
• Small Intestine
• Liver
• Pancreas

Muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach

• Epiglottis
• Trachea
• Stomach
• Esophagus

Which is NOT a function of the Digestive System?

• To rid the body of solid waste
• Absorb nutrients for energy & growth
• Break down nutrients from food
• Pump blood around the body

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What does the stomach do?

• Sends signals to your brain
• Adds digestive juices to the food
• Protects your lungs
• Pumps blood to your heart

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