711 Systems and Molecules Quiz

starch

• makes glucose

• makes sugar

• makes ATP

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

glucose

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

digestive system

• a track of organs that digest and absorb food and then discard the unneeded bits

• s

any occurring substance made of amino acid

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

• To break down food and absorb nutrients

• To pump blood throughout the body

What is the final stage of digestion?

• Absorption of nutrients

• Excretion of waste

What organ is primarily responsible for absorbing nutrients during digestion?

• The stomach

• The small intestine

What is the role of the liver in the digestive system?

• To produce bile for the breakdown of fats

• To pump blood throughout the body

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

What is the function of the large intestine in the digestive system?

• Absorption of water and electrolytes

• Breaking down of food particles

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

What is the first stage of digestion?

• Excretion of waste

• Ingestion and mastication of food