Digestive System

The digestive system makes food into _____.

• water

• energy

• intestines

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

The intestines take the _____ from the food.

• nutrients

• tongue

• teeth

_____ is the part of food the body does not need.

• grow

• waste

• nutrients

what are 2 types of digestion 

• comotive digestion&chemical digestion 

• mechanical digestion & chemical digestion 

• forceful digestion & comotive digestion

• chemical digestion & motor digestion 

After a large Thanksgiving meal, about how long will it take until your stomach is completely empty again?

• about 6-8 minutes

• about 6-8 hours

• about 6-8 seconds

How long is the Esophagus?

• 20-30 Inches

• 21-27 Inches

• 10-13 Centimeters

• 10-13 Inches

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

• To convert food into smaller molecules for cell use

• To transport oxygen to the cells

• To produce hormones for growth

• To regulate body temperature

How many main organs are there in the digestive system?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

What are the finger-like projections in the small intestine called?

• Cilia

• Villi

• Alveoli

• Nephrons

Which enzyme in saliva breaks down carbohydrates?

• Pepsin

• Amylase

• Lipase

• Protease