Nutrition and human digestion

Bile is stored in

• liver

• pancreas

• gall bladder

• small intestine

Emulsification of fats occurs by the action of

• pancreatic juices

• amylase

• bile

• lipases

Large intestine is responsible for

• digestion of proteins

• absorption of water and minerals

• fat emulsification

• absorption of glucose

An example of mechanical digestion is

• conversion of starch into maltose

• conversion of fats into fatty acid and glycerol

• chewing by teeth

• mixing of food with saliva

What is the purpose of the small intestine?

• Absorbing nutrients and minerals from food

• Absorbing salt and water

• Digesting meat and dairy

• Turning food into waste

What is the correct order of the digestive system?

• Mouth, Stomach, Esophagus, Small Intestine, Large Intestine

• Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Large Intestine, Small Intestine

• Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine

• Mouth, Large Intestine, Small Intestine, Stomach, Esophagus

Saliva helps us to:

• Begin breaking down, moisten, and swallow food

• Moisten and swallow food

• Swallow food

• Eat

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

The stomach is able to liquify food because of:

• Muscle contractions

• Willpower

• Mucus

• Stomach acid

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

What is the purpose of the large intestine?

• Breaking food down into small pieces

• Being bigger than the small intestine

• Absorbing minerals and vitamins

• Absorbing salt and water

Identify the organ that produces bile.

• pancreas

• liver

• gall bladder

• large intestines