Human Digestive System
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What is the form and function the Human Digestive System?
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A long tube called the __________________ moves food from the mouth to the stomach with muscle contractions called peristalsis.
- A.
Pancreas
- B.
Mouth
- C.
Esophagus
- D.
Small intestine
- E.
Large intestine
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C. EsophagusExplanation
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- 2.
The _________________ adds acid to the moistened food and mixes it for hours.
- A.
Mouth
- B.
Small intestine
- C.
Rectum
- D.
Large intestine
- E.
Stomach
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E. StomachExplanation
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- 3.
The ________________ absorbs nutrients into the blood stream to be distributed throughout the body.
- A.
Mouth
- B.
Liver
- C.
Large intestine
- D.
Stomach
- E.
Small intestine
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E. Small intestineExplanation
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- 4.
The rectum
- A.
Stores water
- B.
Stores waste
- C.
Breaks down food through chemical processes
- D.
Breaks down food through physical processes
- E.
Breaks down food through both physical and chemical processes
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B. Stores wasteExplanation
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- 5.
The _______________, a sphincter, opens to eliminate waste from the body.
- A.
Mouth
- B.
Anus
- C.
Esophagus
- D.
Rectum
- E.
Large intestine
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B. AnusExplanation
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- 6.
Diarrhea is a condition where a person eliminates waste that has too much water left in it and may cause severe dehydration. Dehydration is when the body does not have enough water to perform regular body functions. When a patient is diagnosed with diarrhea, doctors have to work quickly to find a way to treat them or the patient could die. What part of the digestive system is not working properly when a person is suffering from diarrhea.
Correct Answer
large intestineExplanation
The large intestine removes water from the waste in the digestive system. If this is not working properly, to much water would be left in the waste causing diarrhea and possible dehydration.Rate this question:
- 7.
Chewing your food thoroughly helps other parts of your digestive system do their jobs. Explain. (Use the following terms: chemical breakdown and physical breakdown)
- 8.
The pancreas and liver are not always considered part of the digestive system because food does not pass directly through them. What important role do they play in the digestion and absorption of food?
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