Digestive system quiz

What is the digestive system made up of?

Organelles

Gastrointestinal (GI)

Pancreas

Liver

The taking of food into the mouth I known as?

Propulsion

Peristalsis

Ingestion

Defecation

What are 2 Components of Digestive System ?

Blood and cells

Digestive (gastrointestinal) tract & Accessory organs

Organs and sperm cells

White blood cells and brain

What is the function of the digestive tract?

Processing of food/liquid and absorption of organic molecules

Hormones regulate the body's growth, metabolism (the physical and chemical processes of the body), and sexual development and function.

Specialized cells known as neurons that transmit signals between different parts of the body.

The heart, blood and blood vessels work together to service the cells of the body.

Release of water, acids, enzymes, buffers, and salts into the digestive tract is known as?

Absorption

Excretion

Secretion

Ingestion

Chemical breakdown of food into small organic fragments for absorption is called?

Mechanical processing

Secretion

Excretion

Digestion

Primary region of food and water absorption is called?

Small intestine

Haustra

Microvilli

Ileocecal valve

What stores bile until it is needed for digestion?

Esophagus

Stomach

Liver

Gall bladder

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