16 Questions
What is the function of the digestive system?
To break down food into tiny parts for fuel and nutrients
What are the primary nutrients obtained during digestion?
Amino acids, fatty acids, and glycerol
Which organ is NOT part of the alimentary canal?
Liver
What is the role of the salivary glands in digestion?
To produce saliva (spit) to moisten food for easy swallowing
What is the function of amylase in digestion?
To break down carbohydrates (starches and sugars) in the food
What is the approximate length of an adult's digestive tract?
About 30 feet (about 9 meters)
What is the role of the epiglottis in the digestive system?
It prevents choking by folding over the windpipe during swallowing
What causes food to move down through the esophagus to the stomach?
Peristalsis
What is the function of the pyloric sphincter?
Regulate the passage of chyme into the duodenum
Which organ makes bile to help the body absorb fat?
Liver
Where in the digestive system are enzymes from the pancreas and bile from the liver added to the chyme?
Small intestine
What is the function of the appendix in the digestive system?
Hangs off the end of the cecum
Which organ is responsible for making enzymes that help digest proteins, fats, and carbs?
Pancreas
What is absorbed into the bloodstream in the small intestine?
$Protein$, $carbohydrates$, and $fats$
What role does the large intestine play in digestion?
$Absorb$ water and change waste from liquid into stool
Where does peristalsis help move stool into in the digestive system?
Rectum
Test your knowledge of the digestive system and its role in breaking down food into nutrients. Learn about the alimentary canal and the journey food takes through the body, from the mouth to the anus.
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