Human Digestive System
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What is the typical number of teeth a three-year-old child has?

  • 32
  • 24
  • 20 (correct)
  • 16

    • What is the primary function of incisors?

  • Swallowing food
  • Tearing food
  • Grinding and chewing food
  • Cutting and biting food (correct)

    • What happens to the milk teeth at the age of six?

  • They become loose
  • They change color
  • They become stronger
  • They start to fall out (correct)

    • What is the total number of permanent teeth an adult has if they have looked after their teeth properly?

    <p>32</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of canine teeth?

    <p>To tear food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the bigger, flatter teeth at the back of the mouth?

    <p>Molars and premolars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the stomach in the digestion process?

    <p>To break down food into smaller particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of salivary glands in the digestion process?

    <p>To produce saliva that softens food and starts the digestion of starches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the undigested food and fibre in the large intestine?

    <p>Water is absorbed from them and the solid part is sent out of the body as faeces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the small intestine in the digestion process?

    <p>To absorb nutrients into the bloodstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the tongue help in the digestion process?

    <p>By mixing food with saliva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the acid in the stomach?

    <p>To kill harmful germs and bacteria and help digest proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of brushing your teeth?

    <p>To remove small bits of food stuck between your teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of acid forming on your teeth due to sugar and plaque?

    <p>Small holes form in the enamel that covers the teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of saliva in the digestion process?

    <p>To break down food into smaller particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for visiting a dentist?

    <p>To have cavities filled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the sticky layer of germs that can form on your teeth?

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

    What is the land animal with the most teeth?

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

    What happens to the food in the mouth?

    <p>It is ground and mixed with digestive juices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the pancreas in the digestive process?

    <p>To produce digestive juices that break down fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the liver in the digestive process?

    <p>To filter the blood and produce bile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the bile stored in the body?

    <p>In the gall bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the gall bladder in the digestive process?

    <p>To store bile produced by the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the stomach in the digestive process?

    <p>To kill bacteria and grind food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the digestive system?

    <p>To break down food into substances that can be absorbed by the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of saliva and other digestive juices?

    <p>To break down food into smaller particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do children typically have a full set of teeth?

    <p>3 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to food after it is consumed?

    <p>It passes through several stages before being absorbed by the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do humans and animals need food and water?

    <p>To live and function properly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a baby's diet when they start growing teeth?

    <p>They start eating a combination of liquids and solid foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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