Digestive System Functions and Processes

Digestive System Functions and Processes

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Chemistry

6th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Chib from KY School of Innovation explains the digestion process, starting with mechanical digestion in the mouth, where food is chewed and mixed with saliva. The food then moves to the stomach for protein digestion with gastric acid, protected by mucus. Afterward, it enters the small intestine, where enzymes and bile aid in digestion and nutrient absorption. Finally, waste is processed in the large intestine and eliminated.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of digestion in the body?

To convert water into food

To transform insoluble food into soluble food

To store food for later use

To eliminate waste immediately

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What initiates the process of mechanical digestion?

Swallowing

Chewing

Stomach acid

Enzyme secretion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of saliva in digestion?

To neutralize stomach acid

To dissolve proteins

To form a bolus

To dry the food

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does protein digestion begin?

In the small intestine

In the mouth

In the esophagus

In the stomach

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What protects the stomach from digesting itself?

A layer of fat

A special enzyme

A thick muscle wall

Mucus

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the chyme?

A type of enzyme

A digestive hormone

Partially digested food

A section of the intestine

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the majority of nutrient absorption occur?

In the esophagus

In the small intestine

In the stomach

In the large intestine

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