BIO100- Ch27 Review

How is food broken down and utilized as it moves through the digestive tract?

• Through photosynthesis

• By mechanical and chemical processes

• By osmosis and diffusion

• Through evaporation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

How does bariatric surgery change the digestive tract and digestion, and what are the risks and benefits of bariatric surgery?

• It enlarges the stomach; risks include weight gain

• It reduces stomach size; benefits include weight loss

• It removes the intestines; risks include malnutrition

• It increases stomach acid; benefits include faster digestion

What is the primary goal of the digestive system?

• To regulate body temperature

• To break down and absorb nutrients

• To circulate blood throughout the body

• To protect against infections

Which of the following issues is NOT directly related to the digestive system?

• Hunger

• Thirst

• Appetite

• Breathing

What is the primary function of the digestive tract?

• To secrete enzymes

• To house food as it breaks down

• To transport oxygen

• To produce hormones

Which of the following is considered an accessory organ in the digestive system?

• Stomach

• Esophagus

• Salivary glands

• Small intestine

Which of the following is the first step in the process of digestion?

• Secretion

• Ingestion

• Absorption

• Defecation

What is the process called where food is broken down mechanically in the mouth?

• Segmentation

• Churning

• Chewing

• Swallowing

Which part of the digestive process involves the movement of nutrients into the bloodstream?

• Ingestion

• Secretion

• Absorption

• Defecation

What is the final step in the digestive process?

• Ingestion

• Secretion

• Absorption

• Defecation