Digestive System Functions and Processes

Digestive System Functions and Processes

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video provides an in-depth look at the digestive system, explaining its functions and processes. It covers the six main activities: ingestion, propulsion, mechanical digestion, chemical digestion, absorption, and defecation. Each process is detailed, highlighting the role of enzymes and the importance of nutrient absorption in the small intestine. The video concludes with a summary of the digestive process and its efficiency in nutrient absorption.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the digestive system?

To protect the body from infections

To regulate body temperature

To break down food and absorb nutrients

To circulate blood throughout the body

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which enzyme in saliva begins the digestion of carbohydrates?

Pancreatic lipase

Salivary amylase

Lingual lipase

Pepsin

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of peristalsis in the digestive system?

To break down food into smaller particles

To move food along the digestive tract

To absorb nutrients into the bloodstream

To produce digestive enzymes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the majority of chemical digestion occur?

Large intestine

Small intestine

Stomach

Mouth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins in the stomach?

Maltase

Lipase

Pepsin

Salivary amylase

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary site of nutrient absorption in the digestive system?

Esophagus

Stomach

Large intestine

Small intestine

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the small intestine is primarily responsible for absorbing carbohydrates and proteins?

Duodenum

Jejunum

Ileum

Cecum

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