Year 4 Digestive system

What is the function of the liver?

• Absorbs water from undigested food.

• Grinds up food so it can be swallowed.

• To get rid of toxins in the body.

Which of these are digestive processes that happen in the mouth? Choose all that apply.

• Food is ground up by the teeth.

• Saliva softens the food.

• It gets rid of toxins.

• Food is tasted.

True or false: In the small intestine nutrients and minerals are absorbed from the food.

• True

• False

What is the role of the oesophagus?

• Transports food from the stomach to the small intestine.

• Transports food from the mouth to the stomach.

• Transports food from the stomach to the mouth.

What is the role of the large intestine? Choose all that apply.

• Absorbs water from undigested food.

• Absorbs nutrients and minerals.

• Moves waste material out of the body.

• Creates saliva to start the digestive process.

What happens in the stomach? Choose all that apply.

• Acid is produced in the lining to continue to break down the food.

• Food is ground up by the teeth to make it easier to swallow.

• Food is tasted.

• Food that has just been eaten is stored.

What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

• It produces enzymes that help break down food.

• It stores undigested food.

• It absorbs water from undigested food.

Which of these show a correct sequence from the digestive system?

• small intestine - stomach - large intestine

• oesophagus - stomach - large intestine

• 
  mouth - oesophagus - stomach