Journey of Your Lunch

What is the first step in the digestion process?

• Excretion of waste

• Ingestion of food

• Chemical breakdown of food

• Absorption of nutrients

Which organ is responsible for breaking down food with acids?

• stomach

• pancreas

• liver

• intestines

What is the role of the small intestine in digestion?

• The small intestine absorbs nutrients and continues the digestion of food.

• The small intestine stores food before it enters the large intestine.

• The small intestine produces bile for fat digestion.

• The small intestine is primarily responsible for waste elimination.

How does the body absorb nutrients from food?

• Nutrients are absorbed directly into the bloodstream from the mouth.

• The body absorbs nutrients through the digestive system, primarily in the small intestine.

• The body absorbs nutrients in the stomach only.

• Nutrients are absorbed through the skin.

What happens to food that is not digested?

• Undigested food is converted into energy.

• Undigested food is absorbed into the bloodstream.

• Undigested food is stored in the liver.

• Undigested food is excreted as waste.