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Digestive System

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Where does digestion begin?
a)
in the stomach
b)
in the mouth
c)
in the esophagus
d)
in the small intestine
2.
What breaks food into smaller pieces?
a)
mouth
b)
tongue
c)
teeth
d)
large intestine
3.
What is the muscular tube that pushes food from the mouth the to stomach?
a)
tongue
b)
esophagus
c)
small intestine
d)
large intestine
4.
The _________________ squeezes water out of food and absorbs water into the bloodstream.
a)
esophagus
b)
stomach
c)
small intestine
d)
large intestine
5.
Which is NOT a function of the Digestive System?
a)
To rid the body of solid waste
b)
Absorb nutrients for energy & growth
c)
Break down nutrients from food
d)
Pump blood around the body
6.

Breaking food down into small pieces by way of the teeth and twisting of the esophagus is called (a)   .

7.

Breaking food down by way of saliva, stomach acid, and absorbing nutrients is called (a)   .

8.

What is the function of the teeth and tongue

a)

chemical digestion

b)

break down food

c)

mechanical digestion

d)

they only chew food

9.
Enzymes (chemicals) in your saliva help break down food while chewing.  This is...
a)
Mechanical digestion
b)
Chemical digestion
10.

chemical used to digest food

a)

enzyme

b)

saliva