Digestive System

Front

Which of the following is NOT part of the alimentary canal? small intestine, esophagus, stomach, pancreas

Back

pancreas

Front

What is the alimentary canal?

Back

The portion of the digestive system that food travels through.

Front

Which organ releases digestive enzymes into the small intestine?

Back

pancreas

Front

What organ is responsible for the majority of the absorption of nutrients that occurs in the digestive system?

Back

small intestine

Front

The involuntary propulsion of foodstuff is accomplished by circular muscle fibers that squeeze along the alimentary canal. What is the name of this process?

Back

peristalsis

Front

The small intestine is the longest of the digestive organs. What benefit to body is it that this organ is so long?

Back

It allows more time for the food to be in the organ which allows more absorption to take place.

Front

What organ of the alimentary canal is located between the esophagus and the small intestine?

Back

stomach

Front

The teeth and tongue of the oral cavity break foodstuff down physically. This is an example of

Back

mechanical digestion

Front

Which organ secretes enzymes, specifically amylase, that digests carbohydrates only? Options: large intestine, stomach, small intestine, oral cavity

Back

oral cavity

Front

What is the function of the esophagus?

Back

moves food by using peristalsis