Quiz: Digestive System and Metabolism

To mix food with saliva and begin digestion of starch (correct)

To directly absorb nutrients into the blood vessels

To eliminate indigestible substances as feces

To break down food into smaller pieces for easier swallowing

Small intestine (correct)

Esophagus

Stomach

Large intestine

Elimination of indigestible substances as feces

Transport of food from mouth to stomach

Production of digestive enzymes and other substances to aid digestion (correct)

Absorption of nutrients into the blood vessels

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