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WorksheetsYour Digestive Systemns Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the process called when food is broken down into molecules that the body can use?
Absorption
Digestion
Circulation
Respiration
During mechanical digestion, what happens to the food?
It is chemically altered
It is absorbed into the bloodstream
It is physically broken into smaller pieces
It is converted into energy
What is the process by which nutrients pass through the lining of your digestive system into your blood?
Digestion
Absorption
Elimination
Circulation
Which organ is the first to receive food from the mouth?
Pharynx
Esophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Which organ is responsible for producing bile?
Gallbladder
Liver
Stomach
Pancreas
What is the primary function of your teeth in the mouth?
To moisten food
To tear, crush, and grind food
To push food around
To break down starches
What is the pharynx?
A part of the digestive system
A junction between the digestive tract and the respiratory system
A type of muscle in the body
A part of the circulatory system
Which system is the pharynx a part of?
Circulatory system
Nervous system
Both the digestive and respiratory systems
Muscular system
What is another name for the trachea?
Windpipe
Food pipe
Blood vessel
Nerve cord
Which organ is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption?
Stomach
Large intestine
Small intestine
Gallbladder
What is the function of the gallbladder?
Produce insulin
Store bile
Absorb nutrients
Break down carbohydrates
Which part of the digestive system prevents food from entering the windpipe?
Pharynx
Epiglottis
Esophagus
Stomach
Which part of the digestive system is directly connected to the mouth?
Esophagus
Stomach
Pharynx
Small intestine
What is the name of the thick liquid formed in the stomach?
Bile
Chyme
Saliva
Plasma
Where does food go after it becomes chyme in the stomach?
Large intestine
Esophagus
Small intestine
Pancreas
