Digestive System Quiz Grade 6

Where does digestion begin?

• In the stomach

• In your mouth

• In your large intestines

• In your small intestines

What are enzymes?

• Enzymes are tiny food particles that can not be digested.

• Enzymes are hormones.

• Enzymes are chemicals that help break down food.

• Enzymes are Inorganic compounds.

What does saliva play in digestion?

• Enzymes in saliva help to break down food.

• It coats your stomach with protective lining.

• It moves food through the intestine.

• Saliva does not help with digestion.

What mashes and cuts food in your mouth?

• Saliva mashes and cuts food in your mouth.

• Your teeth mash and cut food in your mouth.

• Your tongue mashes and cuts food in your mouth.

• Your lips mash and cut food in your mouth.

Where does most digestion in the small intestine take place?

• Most digestion in the small intestine takes place in the Ileum.

• Most digestion in the small intestine takes place in the pancreas.

• Most digestion in the small intestine takes place in the liver.

• Most digestion in the small intestine takes place in the heart.

What is the main role of the large intestine?

• The main role of the large intestine is to churn food around with enzymes.

• The main role of the large intestine is to break down solid food.

• The main role of the large intestine is to absorb water.

• The main role of the large intestine is to mash and cut foods.

What organs produce enzymes that help in digestion?

• The organs that produce enzymes that help in digestion are the pancreas and the liver.

• The organs that produce enzymes that help in digestion are the heart and the kidneys.

• The organs that produce enzymes that help in digestion are the eyes and the ears.

• The organs that produce enzymes that help in digestion are the nose and tongue.

How long is the small intestine?

• The small intestine is four to seven yards.

• The small intestine is four to seven feet.

• The small intestine is four to seven inches.

• The small intestine is four to seven meters.

What organ does food pass from the small intestine into?

• Food passes from the small intestine into the large intestine.

• Food passes from the small intestine into the gallbladder.

• Food passes from the small intestine into the liver.

• Food passes from the small intestine into the esophagus.

How long is the human digestive system?

• The human digestive system is about equal to your body height.

• The human digestive system is about two times your body height

• The human digestive system is about as long as your arm.

• The human digestive system is about five times your body height.