Digestive System Review

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7th Grade
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Sieiara Courmon
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many strong teeth are involved in breaking down food in the mouth?
20
24
28
32
Answer explanation
28 strong teeth are involved in breaking down food in the mouth, making it the correct choice out of the options provided.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the tongue in the digestive process in the mouth?
It blocks the windpipe
It produces saliva
It moves the food around and helps in swallowing
It senses the taste of food only
Answer explanation
The tongue moves the food around and helps in swallowing, aiding in the initial breakdown of food particles in the mouth.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine you're enjoying a delicious meal. What does the epiglottis do when you swallow a bite?
It helps in chewing the food
It closes off the windpipe
It produces digestive enzymes
It absorbs nutrients
Answer explanation
The epiglottis closes off the windpipe when you swallow to prevent food from entering the airway.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine you're at a dinner party and you start a conversation. What is the purpose of the slimy liquid in your mouth during this scenario?
To make speaking easier
To help with food digestion
To cool down the mouth
To numb the mouth
Answer explanation
The purpose of the slimy liquid in your mouth is to help with food digestion.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-7
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine you are studying human anatomy and come across the digestive system. You wonder, how long is the oesophagus, also known as the gullet?
15cm
25cm
30cm
40cm
Answer explanation
The correct length of the oesophagus, also known as the gullet, is 25cm, as stated in the answer choices.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used to describe the squeezing motion of muscles that moves food down to the stomach?
Churning
Peristalsis
Osmosis
Mastication
Answer explanation
Peristalsis is the term used to describe the squeezing motion of muscles that moves food down to the stomach.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the stomach lining release to help break down food?
Bile
Chyme
Digestive juices and acid
Mucus
Answer explanation
The stomach lining releases digestive juices and acid to help break down food during the digestion process.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-7
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