Exploring the Digestive System

Which part of the digestive system is where food first enters your body?

• Stomach

• Mouth

• Small intestine

• Liver

What is the main job of the stomach in the digestive system?

• To chew food

• To break down food with acids

• To absorb water

• To make saliva

Which organ comes after the stomach in the digestive system?

• Large intestine

• Small intestine

• Mouth

• Esophagus

If you eat a piece of bread, which path does it follow through your digestive system?

• Mouth → Stomach → Small intestine → Large intestine

• Mouth → Large intestine → Stomach → Small intestine

• Stomach → Mouth → Small intestine → Large intestine

• Mouth → Small intestine → Stomach → Large intestine

Why is it important for the stomach to use acid to break down food?

• To make food taste better

• To help the body get nutrients from food

• To make food cold

• To turn food into water

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Which organ helps move food from the mouth to the stomach?

• Liver

• Esophagus

• Large intestine

• Pancreas

What is the main function of the small intestine in the digestive system?

• To store waste

• To produce saliva

• To chew food

• To absorb nutrients from food

What happens to food in the large intestine?

• It is chewed

• It is broken down by acid

• It is mixed with saliva

• Water is absorbed from it