Digestive System Parts

waves of muscle contractions (squeezing) of the esophagus to bring the food into the stomach

• respiration

• inhalation

• peristalsis

produces bile to break up fat particles

• pancreas

• large intestine

• liver

produces enzymes for the small intestine that help break down starches, proteins, and fats

• pancreas

• large intestine

• liver

organ that stores bile

• gall bladder

• large intestine

• liver

In which organ does most of the nutrient absorption occur?

• small intestine

• large intestine

• stomach

• mouth

What happens if one organ of the digestive system is not functioning properly?

• We will not be able to digest food properly.

• We will have no problems.

• It will only affect my digestive system, but not other body systems.

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What is the main function of villi?

• They move food from the stomach to the small intestine

• They absorb nutrients into the bloodstream

• They absorb water from chyme

• They move food from the small intestine to the large intestine

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

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

• Stomach

• Esophagus

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

• Absorb nutrients

• Break down food with acid

• Absorb water

• Transport food to the small intestine

Which enzyme is produced by the salivary glands to begin the digestion of carbohydrates?

• Pepsin

• Amylase

• Lipase

• Trypsin