Explore the Digestive System

What are the main parts of the digestive system?

• Liver, pancreas, gallbladder

• Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum

• Kidneys, bladder, urethra

• Nose, throat, lungs

What is the main function of the stomach?

• To filter impurity from the blood.

• To absorb nutrients directly from the food.

• To digest food by mixing it with a special juices.

• To store food for fat digestion.

What is the role of saliva in digestion?

• Saliva is responsible for the production of food.

• Saliva helps in digestion by breaking down the food and moistening food, and facilitating swallowing.

• Saliva primarily helps in the absorption of proteins.

• Saliva acts as a digestive enzyme for fats.

What nutrients do we get from food?

• Antioxidants and enzymes only

• Sugars and starches only

• Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.

• Water and fiber only

Why is it important to chew food well?

• It is important to chew food well to get choked.

• Chewing food well helps to keep your teeth clean.

• It is important to chew food well to aid digestion and nutrient absorption.

• It is important to chew food well to make it taste better.