Understanding Digestion

What is the primary purpose of digestion?

• To store food for later use

• To break down food for nutrition

• To eliminate waste from the body

• To make food taste better

Where does the digestion process begin?

• In the small intestine

• In the stomach

• In the mouth

• In the large intestine

What is the main function of the small intestine?

• To produce digestive juices

• To chew food

• To absorb nutrients

• To store waste

How long is the small intestine approximately?

• 15 feet

• 5 feet

• 10 feet

• Over 20 feet

What is the role of the large intestine in digestion?

• To digest fats

• To produce saliva

• To absorb water

• To break down proteins