Digestive System Functions and Processes

Digestive System Functions and Processes

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

6th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video introduces the digestive system, explaining its components and functions. It covers the roles of various organs, such as the mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder. The video also distinguishes between mechanical and chemical digestion, highlighting the importance of enzymes and peristalsis in breaking down food. The processes occurring in the mouth and esophagus are detailed, emphasizing the role of amylase and the mechanical action of chewing. Finally, the concept of peristalsis is explained as a key mechanism for moving food through the digestive tract.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a part of the digestive system?

Esophagus

Pancreas

Liver

Heart

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a function of the liver in digestion?

Breaking down carbohydrates

Absorbing nutrients

Storing waste

Producing bile to aid in fat digestion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason we consume food?

To increase blood pressure

To eliminate waste

To provide energy and building blocks for the body

To gain weight

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the small intestine in digestion?

To produce digestive enzymes

To mechanically digest food

To absorb nutrients into the bloodstream

To store food

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Mechanical digestion involves which of the following actions?

Using enzymes to break down food

Chewing food into smaller pieces

Absorbing nutrients into the blood

Eliminating waste from the body

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does amylase play in digestion?

It breaks down proteins into amino acids

It converts fats into fatty acids

It breaks down starches into simpler sugars

It absorbs water from food

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organ is responsible for the initial mechanical digestion of food?

Stomach

Mouth

Small intestine

Large intestine

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