Digestive System Quiz
Quiz
•
Biology
•
4th Grade
•
Practice Problem
•
Medium
Judy Basalo
Used 9+ times
FREE Resource
Enhance your content in a minute
15 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part starts the process of digestion?
Stomach
Mouth
Esophagus
Large Intestine
Answer explanation
The process of digestion begins in the mouth, where food is mechanically broken down by chewing and mixed with saliva, which contains enzymes that start the chemical digestion of carbohydrates.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What carries food from the mouth to the stomach?
Small Intestine
Esophagus
Large Intestine
Trachea
Answer explanation
The esophagus is the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach, transporting food through muscular contractions. The small and large intestines are involved in digestion and absorption, while the trachea is for air passage.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The stomach’s job is to…
Absorb nutrients
Mix and break down food
Remove waste
Chew food
Answer explanation
The stomach's primary function is to mix and break down food using its muscular walls and digestive juices, preparing it for nutrient absorption in the intestines. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Mix and break down food'.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where are nutrients absorbed?
Small Intestine
Stomach
Large Intestine
Esophagus
Answer explanation
Nutrients are primarily absorbed in the Small Intestine, where the majority of digestion occurs. The Stomach mainly breaks down food, while the Large Intestine absorbs water and the Esophagus transports food.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which organ removes water from waste?
Stomach
Esophagus
Large Intestine
Small Intestine
Answer explanation
The large intestine is responsible for absorbing water from waste, turning it into solid stool. The stomach and intestines primarily digest food, while the esophagus transports it.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which helper in the mouth makes food soft?
Saliva
Tongue
Teeth
Air
Answer explanation
Saliva is a digestive fluid produced in the mouth that helps soften food, making it easier to chew and swallow. While teeth break down food and the tongue helps move it, saliva is the key component that softens it.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to food that cannot be digested?
It becomes nutrients
It leaves the body as waste
It stays in the stomach
It disappears
Answer explanation
Food that cannot be digested is not absorbed by the body and is eliminated as waste. This process ensures that undigested material is removed, making 'It leaves the body as waste' the correct answer.
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever
or continue with

Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
20 questions
INVERTEBRATES
Quiz
•
3rd - 5th Grade
10 questions
Savannah Biome
Quiz
•
KG - University
10 questions
Invertebrates
Quiz
•
4th - 7th Grade
16 questions
RNA
Quiz
•
KG - University
15 questions
Scientific Investigation
Quiz
•
KG - University
20 questions
Heat and Electricity Unit Assessment
Quiz
•
3rd - 5th Grade
15 questions
Invertebrates
Quiz
•
4th - 8th Grade
13 questions
Tundra Biome
Quiz
•
KG - University
Popular Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Fractions on a Number Line
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Equivalent Fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
54 questions
Analyzing Line Graphs & Tables
Quiz
•
4th Grade
22 questions
fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Main Idea and Details
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Context Clues
Quiz
•
6th Grade
15 questions
Equivalent Fractions
Quiz
•
4th Grade
