Digestive System

What is the main purpose of the digestive system?

• To provide you with nutrients and energy.

• To filter waste from the blood.

• To regulate body temperature.

• To produce hormones for growth.

What is the process of digestion?

• The process of breaking down food into smaller components that can be absorbed.

• The process of converting food into energy without breaking it down.

• The process of storing food for later use.

• The process of eliminating waste from the body.

What is the function of the epiglottis?

• It is a flap of cartilage that keeps food out of the lungs.

• It helps in the production of sound.

• It regulates the flow of air into the lungs.

• It absorbs nutrients from food.

What is the liver's role in digestion?

• The liver produces bile, which helps digest fats.

• The liver stores glucose for energy.

• The liver filters toxins from the blood.

• The liver absorbs nutrients from food.

What is the role of saliva in digestion?

• Saliva helps to break down food and makes it easier to swallow.

• Saliva acts as a lubricant for the stomach lining.

• Saliva neutralizes stomach acid before it reaches the intestines.

• Saliva is responsible for the absorption of nutrients.

What does the esophagus do?

• It absorbs nutrients from food.

• It pushes food into the stomach.

• It produces digestive enzymes.

• It stores food before digestion.

What are the small intestines responsible for?

• Absorbing nutrients from food.

• Producing hormones for digestion.

• Filtering waste from the blood.

• Storing bile for fat digestion.

What connects the mouth to the stomach?

• Esophagus

• Trachea

• Pharynx

• Duodenum

What is the large intestine's role?

• The large intestine absorbs water and forms waste.

• The large intestine produces bile for digestion.

• The large intestine stores nutrients for energy.

• The large intestine filters toxins from the blood.

What is the stomach's function in the digestive system?

• The stomach absorbs nutrients from food.

• The stomach breaks down food using acids and enzymes.

• The stomach stores bile for digestion.

• The stomach regulates blood sugar levels.