Digestive System Anatomy

​ (a)   occurs in the mouth.

• Both mechanical and chemical digestion

• Only chemical digestion

• Only mechanical digestion

Which organ is the primary site for nutrient absorption?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

• Liver

What carries food from the pharynx to the stomach?

• larynx

• trachea

• esophagus

• bronchioles

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

• esophagus

• alimentary canal

• pharynx

• ascending canal

Bile is produced by the

• gallbladder

• liver

• stomach

• pancreas

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

• peristalsis

• peridialysis

• perimeter

• perineal

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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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

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

• liver

• kidneys

• gall bladder

• pancreas

Where does digestion begin?

• Our teeth

• Our stomach

• The esophogus

• Small intestines

What stores bile?

• Colon

• Gall Bladder

• Small Intestine