Digestion

Question 1

What is digestion?

Answer 1

Digestion is the process by which our bodies break down food into smaller parts to absorb nutrients.

Question 2

True or False: Digestion only happens in the stomach.

Answer 2

False: Digestion occurs in the mouth, stomach, and intestines.

Question 3

What is the role of saliva in digestion?

Answer 3

Saliva helps to break down food in the mouth and makes it easier to swallow.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The _____ is the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.

Answer 4

esophagus

Question 5

What organ produces bile to help digest fats?

Answer 5

The liver produces bile.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which part of the digestive system absorbs most nutrients? A) Stomach B) Small intestine C) Large intestine

Answer 6

B) Small intestine

Question 7

True or False: The large intestine is responsible for absorbing water from waste.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What is the function of the stomach in digestion?

Answer 8

The stomach mixes food with digestive juices and breaks it down into a liquid form.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: After food leaves the stomach, it enters the _____ intestine.

Answer 9

small

Question 10

What is the main purpose of the digestive system?

Answer 10

The main purpose is to convert food into energy and nutrients for the body.

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which enzyme in saliva begins the digestion of carbohydrates? A) Amylase B) Pepsin C) Lipase

Answer 11

A) Amylase

Question 12

What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

Answer 12

The pancreas produces enzymes that help digest proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.

Question 13

True or False: Nutrients from food are absorbed into the blood through the walls of the large intestine.

Answer 13

False: Nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.

Question 14

What is the term for the waste that is expelled from the body after digestion?

Answer 14

Feces

Question 15

Fill in the blank: The _____ helps to regulate the flow of food into the small intestine.

Answer 15

pyloric sphincter

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT part of the digestive system? A) Stomach B) Kidney C) Esophagus

Answer 16

B) Kidney

Question 17

What is the function of the gallbladder?

Answer 17

The gallbladder stores bile produced by the liver until it is needed for digestion.

Question 18

True or False: The digestive process starts in the stomach.

Answer 18

False: The digestive process starts in the mouth.

Question 19

What are villi?

Answer 19

Villi are small, finger-like projections in the small intestine that help absorb nutrients.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The _____ intestine is responsible for processing waste and absorbing remaining water.

Answer 20

large

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Which part of the digestive system is primarily responsible for chemical digestion? A) Mouth B) Stomach C) Esophagus

Answer 21

B) Stomach

Question 22

What is one way to keep your digestive system healthy?

Answer 22

Eating a balanced diet with plenty of fiber helps keep the digestive system healthy.

Question 23

True or False: Digestion is a quick process that takes only a few minutes.

Answer 23

False: Digestion can take several hours to days.

Question 24

What is the role of fiber in digestion?

Answer 24

Fiber helps to keep food moving through the digestive tract and aids in regular bowel movements.

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The process of chewing food is called _____.

Answer 25

mastication

Question 26

What happens to food in the large intestine?

Answer 26

In the large intestine, water is absorbed, and waste is formed.