What connects the mouth to the stomach?
Digestive System

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3rd Grade
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Jacqueline Ward
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Back
esophagus
Answer explanation
The esophagus is the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach, allowing food to pass through. The epiglottis prevents food from entering the windpipe, while the pylorus is a part of the stomach, and the tongue aids in swallowing.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Nutrients from digested food are absorbed in which digestive organ?
Back
Small Intestine
Answer explanation
Nutrients from digested food are primarily absorbed in the Small Intestine, where the majority of digestion and absorption occurs, making it the correct answer. The Stomach mainly breaks down food, while the Large Intestine absorbs water.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the esophagus do?
Back
it pushes food into the stomach
Answer explanation
The esophagus is a muscular tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach. Its primary function is to push food into the stomach through coordinated contractions, making "it pushes food into the stomach" the correct choice.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What absorbs water?
Back
large intestine
Answer explanation
The large intestine is primarily responsible for absorbing water from indigestible food matter, making it the correct choice for the question about water absorption.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
absorbs nutrients
Back
small intestine
Answer explanation
The small intestine is the primary site for nutrient absorption in the digestive system. It efficiently absorbs vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients from digested food, making it the correct answer.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why do we eat?
Back
To get the nutrients we need to survive.
Answer explanation
We eat primarily to obtain essential nutrients that our bodies need to function and survive. While enjoyment and weight gain can be factors, the fundamental reason is nutrient acquisition.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A disease in which stomach acid goes up into the esophagus, causing burning pain and sometimes ulcers.
Back
GERD (acid reflux)
Answer explanation
The condition described is GERD (acid reflux), where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing burning pain and potential ulcers. Other options like celiac disease and appendicitis do not match this description.
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