Digestive and Excretory Systems

What waste product do kidneys help to remove from the blood?

• Urea

• Creatinine

• Ammonia

• Bilirubin

What is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach?

• Trachea

• Esophagus

• Bronchus

• Pharynx

Where are most nutrients absorbed during digestion?

• Stomach

• Large Intestine

• Small Intestine

• Esophagus

What is the job of your kidneys?

• Filter blood and produce hormones.

• Clean blood, sending waste to bladder.

• Regulate body temperature and hydration.

• Store excess nutrients for energy.

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What is the first part of the digestive system?

• Esophagus

• Mouth

• Stomach

• Small Intestine

What does your digestive system break down food into?

• Vitamins

• Nutrients

• Minerals

• Fiber

What is the process of removing waste from the body called?

• Digestion

• Excretion

• Absorption

• Metabolism

Which system is responsible for getting rid of waste?

• Digestive system

• Respiratory system

• Excretory system

• Circulatory system

What type of digestion is chewing an example of?

• Chemical digestion

• Mechanical digestion

• Enzymatic digestion

• Biological digestion

What is the role of enzymes in digestion?

• To speed up the breakdown of food into nutrients.

• To slow down the digestion process.

• To absorb nutrients directly into the bloodstream.

• To eliminate waste from the body.

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