Journey Through the Digestive System

What is the first stage of the digestive system?

• Swallowing

• Chewing

• Excretion

• Absorption

How long do food particles stay in the stomach?

• 8 hours

• 6 hours

• 2 hours

• 4 hours

What enzyme in the stomach helps break down proteins?

• Amylase

• Lipase

• Pepsin

• Bile

Which organ secretes bile to help break down fats?

• Liver

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Pancreas

What does the small intestine absorb?

• Water and minerals

• Nutrients into the blood

• Large food particles

• Waste material

What role does the large intestine play in digestion?

• It absorbs nutrients into the blood

• It secretes digestive enzymes

• It absorbs water and sends waste out

• It breaks down food with acids

What helps boost our immunity according to the video?

• Enzymes in saliva

• Vitamins in food

• Antibodies in the large intestine

• Stomach acids

What happens to your stomach lining when you blush?

• It turns blue

• It becomes red

• Nothing happens

• It secretes more acids