sistemas

The main function of digestion in our body is:

• to break down food into simpler substances for absorption

• to pump blood throughout the body

• to produce hormones for growth

• to filter waste from the blood

What is the main function of the mouth in the digestive system?

• Absorption of nutrients

• Mechanical and chemical digestion

• Production of hormones

• Filtration of blood

Which glands facilitate digestion, break down starch, and prevent infections?

• Sweat glands

• Salivary glands

• Sebaceous glands

• Endocrine glands

The tongue contains _______ that help with taste and aid in digestion.

• taste buds (papilas gustatórias)

• salivary glands (glândulas salivares)

• teeth (dentes)

• uvula (úvula)

What is the main function of the teeth in the digestive system?

• Absorption

• Mastication and grinding of food

• Production of saliva

• Swallowing

Label the following parts in the diagram: Dentes, Língua, Glândula parótida, Glândula sublingual, Glândula submandibular.

• Dentes (Teeth), Língua (Tongue), Glândula parótida (Parotid gland), Glândula sublingual (Sublingual gland), Glândula submandibular (Submandibular gland)

• Dentes (Teeth), Faringe (Pharynx), Glândula parótida (Parotid gland), Glândula sublingual (Sublingual gland), Esôfago (Esophagus)

• Língua (Tongue), Glândula parótida (Parotid gland), Glândula submandibular (Submandibular gland), Pâncreas (Pancreas), Dentes (Teeth)

• Glândula parótida (Parotid gland), Glândula sublingual (Sublingual gland), Glândula submandibular (Submandibular gland), Estômago (Stomach), Língua (Tongue)

What system(s) is the pharynx present in?

• The pharynx is present in the respiratory and digestive systems.

• The pharynx is present only in the circulatory system.

• The pharynx is present only in the nervous system.

• The pharynx is present only in the excretory system.

What is the function of the esophagus?

• The esophagus is a hollow tube that performs peristaltic movements.

• The esophagus produces digestive enzymes to break down food.

• The esophagus stores food temporarily before it enters the stomach.

• The esophagus absorbs nutrients from digested food.

What is the function of the glands in the stomach?

• Production of gastric juice (Protease)

• Absorption of nutrients

• Production of bile

• Regulation of blood sugar

What protects the stomach?

• Mucosa

• Villi

• Alveoli

• Nephrons