Digestive System

What happens if one organ of the digestive system is not functioning properly?

• We will not be able to digest food properly.

• We will have no problems.

• It will only affect my digestive system, but not other body systems.

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Which organ of the digestive system secretes pepsin and hydrochloric acid?

• mouth

• stomach

• esophagus

• small intestine

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In which organ does most of the nutrient absorption occur?

• small intestine

• large intestine

• stomach

• mouth

In which organ of the digestive system are most fats broken down?

• esophagus

• stomach

• small intestine

• large intestine

The muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.

• stomach

• esophagus

• large intestine

• small intestine

Which organ is responsible for absorbing water from digested food?

• small intestine

• stomach

• large intestine

• mouth

Which of the following organs does NOT contribute digestive juices and enzymes?

• liver

• gallbladder

• pancreas

• thyroid

Which organ of the digestive system begins the breakdown of proteins in food?

• mouth

• stomach

• esophagus

• small intestine

The enzyme, PEPSIN, breaks down proteins into...

• glucose

• fatty acids

• amino acids

• nucleic acids

The breakdown of starch (carbohydrates) begins in the...

• small intestine

• stomach

• large intestine

• mouth