Organs of the Digestive System

What is the cool name of the awesome tube that connects the mouth to the stomach?

• esophagus

• digestive duct

• food pipe

• throatway

Answer explanation

The correct name of the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach is the esophagus.

What is the superpower of the mouth in the digestive system?

• To break down food through chewing and mix it with saliva.

• To shoot laser beams

• To store excess saliva for later use

• To absorb nutrients directly from the food

Answer explanation

The main function of the mouth in the digestive system is to break down food through chewing and mix it with saliva.

Which part of your body is known as the 'acid factory' and helps break down your food?

• Pancreas

• Liver

• Small intestine

• Stomach

Answer explanation

The stomach secretes hydrochloric acid and enzymes to break down food, making it the correct choice for this question.

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Where do the magic nutrients party and get absorbed in the digestive system?

• Small intestine

• Esophagus

• Stomach

• Large intestine

Answer explanation

Most of the absorption of nutrients occurs in the small intestine, where the majority of digestion and absorption of nutrients from food takes place.

Which of the following organs is known as the body's ultimate multitasker, producing bile to aid in digestion?

• Stomach

• Kidney

• Pancreas

• Liver

Answer explanation

The liver produces bile to aid in digestion, making it the correct choice.

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What is the superpower of the colon in the large intestine?

• Absorb water and electrolytes

• Produce bile

• Store nutrients

• Digest proteins

Answer explanation

The main function of the colon in the large intestine is to absorb water and electrolytes.

Why is mucus like a superhero for your stomach lining?

• It swoops in to protect the stomach lining from stomach acid and digestive enzymes.

• It transforms into a shield to regulate blood sugar levels.

• It joins forces with enzymes to aid in the breakdown of food.

• It absorbs excess stomach acid like a sponge.

Answer explanation

Mucus in the stomach lining protects it from stomach acid and digestive enzymes, preventing damage.

What superpower does the gallbladder possess in the digestive system?

• The gallbladder secretes enzymes to break down proteins.

• The gallbladder produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

• The gallbladder absorbs nutrients from digested food.

• The gallbladder stores and releases bile to aid in fat digestion.

Answer explanation

The gallbladder stores and releases bile to aid in fat digestion.

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

• Producing bile for fat digestion

• Boosting the immune system and acting as a home for beneficial gut bacteria

• Regulating blood sugar levels

• Breaking down food particles

Answer explanation

The function of the appendix in the digestive system is immune function and acting as a reservoir for beneficial gut bacteria.

What is the super cool name of the process by which food is magically transformed into smaller molecules?

• Excretion

• Digestion

• Absorption

• Chewing

Answer explanation

The correct process by which food is broken down into smaller molecules is called digestion.