IB Biology Digestion

organ where there is the most absorption of nutrients

• stomach

• small intestine

• large intestine

• liver

the organ which absorbs water

• small intestine

• stomach

• villi

• large intestine

produces enzymes that break down food

• liver

• pancreas

• gall bladder

• stomach

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waves of muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

• digestion

• absorption

• peristalsis

• villi

Which organ produces bile that breaks down food?

• pancreas

• liver

• gall bladder

• stomach

Which organ stores bile?

• gall bladder

• villi

• pancreas

• liver

Amylase in saliva changes starch into...

• sugar

• waste

• stomach acid

• chyme

Which part of the digestive system is primarily responsible for the absorption of nutrients?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

• Esophagus

What is the main function of the large intestine in the digestive process?

• Absorption of nutrients

• Absorption of water

• Digestion of proteins

• Production of bile

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins in the stomach?

• Amylase

• Lipase

• Pepsin

• Trypsin