Healthy Digestive and Excretory Systems: Video Assessment

The video tutorial covers the process of digestion, including the breakdown of food into nutrients and the movement through the digestive system. It discusses issues like acid reflux and dietary recommendations to prevent colon cancer. The importance of regular medical exams and the role of the excretory system in eliminating waste are highlighted. Finally, it addresses the causes of skin cancer due to overexposure.

What is the primary purpose of breaking down food in the digestive system?

• To eliminate waste from the body

• To transform food into nutrients usable by the body

• To store food for later use

• To convert food into energy

What is the term for the muscular contractions that move food through the digestive system?

• Peristalsis

• Digestion

• Absorption

• Metabolism

Which condition is caused by stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus?

• Heartburn

• Indigestion

• Constipation

• Ulcer

What is recommended to help prevent colon cancer?

• A diet high in sugar

• A diet high in fiber

• A diet high in fat

• A diet high in protein

What is a major cause of skin cancer?

• Overexposure to sunlight

• Dehydration

• Poor diet

• Lack of exercise