Digestive System Overview
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What happens to the tough parts of food that cannot be digested?

  • They move into the large intestine. (correct)
  • They are stored in the stomach.
  • They are absorbed by the small intestine.
  • They are converted into energy.
  • How long does it take for food to pass through the entire digestive system?

  • 12 hours
  • 48 hours
  • 36 hours
  • 24 hours (correct)
  • What is the approximate length of an adult's digestive system?

  • 7 meters
  • 11 meters
  • 9 meters (correct)
  • 15 meters
  • Where does the solid waste leave the body?

    <p>Through the washroom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the digestive system comes directly after the esophagus?

    <p>Stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Digestive System Length

    • The digestive system is approximately 9 meters long in adults.
    • It takes around 24 hours for food to travel through the entire digestive system.

    Waste Removal

    • Non-digestible food components, such as tough, woody parts, pass into the large intestine.
    • This undigested material leaves the body as solid waste during bowel movements.

    Digestive System Diagram

    • The digestive system consists of the mouth, tongue, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.
    • Food travels through these organs in sequence, starting with the mouth and ending with the large intestine.
    • The small intestine is actually longer than the large intestine.

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    Explore the fascinating journey of food through the digestive system in this quiz. Learn about the length of the system, the process of waste removal, and the order of digestive organs. Test your knowledge on how our bodies process and eliminate food!

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