Organ Functions for Young Learners

What organ produces bile to help digest fats?

• gallbladder

• liver

• stomach

• pancreas

Which organ absorbs most of the nutrients from digested food?

• pancreas

• stomach

• large intestine

• small intestine

What is the function of the gallbladder?

• To filter toxins from the blood.

• To absorb nutrients from food.

• To produce insulin for blood sugar regulation.

• The function of the gallbladder is to store and release bile for fat digestion.

How does the tongue help in the digestion process?

• The tongue secretes digestive enzymes to break down food.

• The tongue absorbs nutrients directly from food.

• The tongue helps in digestion by mixing food with saliva and forming a bolus for swallowing.

• The tongue transports food to the stomach without any mixing.

What role do teeth play in digestion?

• Teeth play a crucial role in breaking down food into smaller pieces trough chewing.

• Teeth are primarily used for tasting food.

• Teeth serve as a storage space for food before digestion.

• Teeth help in the absorption of nutrients.

What is the functin of the pancreas?

• Pancreas produces bile to help digest fats.

• Pancreas releases insulin to help the body use sugar.

• Pancreas stores bile produced by the liver.

• Pancreas absorbs water from undigested food.

What is the function of the esophagus?

• To absorb nutrients from food.

• The function of the esophagus is to transport food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach.

• To digest food in the stomach.

• To produce saliva for digestion.

What is the function of large intestine?

• Large intestine mixes food with saliva and helps with swallowing.

• Large intestine A.    absorbs most of the nutrients from digested food.

• Large intestine A.    absorbs water from undigested food.

• Large intestine stores bile produced by the liver.

How does the stomach help in breaking down food?

• The stomach uses gastric juices to break down food and churns it.

• The stomach primarily stores food without any processing.

• The stomach uses enzymes from the pancreas to break down food.

• The stomach absorbs nutrients directly into the bloodstream.

Which organ mixes food with saliva?

• Mouth

• Stomach

• Liver

• Esophagus