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WorksheetsThe Alimentary Canal
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Bile is produced by
Liver
Pancreas
Salivary glands
Thyroid glands
What organ is responsible for the majority of the absoption that occurs in the digestive system?
large intestine
small intestine
stomach
oral cavity
The involuntary propulsion of foodstuff is accomplished by circular muscle fibers that squeeze along the alimentary canal. That way food is moved involuntarity. What is the name of this process?
swallowing
peristalsis
defecation
absorption
The small intestine is the longest of the digestive organs. What benefit to body is it that this organ is so long?
It allows the organ to secrete bile which in turn breaks down food
It allows more time for the food to be in the organ which allows more absoption to take place.
It provides more surface area for mucus which helps digested food move more smoothly.
What organ of the alimentary canal is located between the esophagus and the small intestine?
stomach
large intestines
pharynx
salivary glands
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the digestive system?
esophagus
larynx
stomach
pharynx
The process in which food enters the alimentary canal through the mouth is called
digestion
ingestion
absorption
The process of breaking down food substances into small, simple forms in our body is called
absorption
ingestion
digestion
This is the part of the alimentary canal that connect the stomach to the small intestine:
pancreas
duodenum
appendix
gall bladder
