Digestive System Test with Verified Answers
Esophagus - ANS -a 10- inch long canal that connects the throat the mouth to the
stomach
Mechanical Digestion - ANS -The physical breakdown of the food done by chewing or
muscle contractions.
salivary glands - ANS -Glands of the mouth that produce saliva
Pancreas - ANS -A large gland behind the stomach that produces enzymes to help
with digestion.
large intestine - ANS -(Long tube-like organ) Undigested solid waste travels through
this tube that is 7-10 cm wide and 1.5 meters long. (Colon)
small intestine - ANS -Most digestion takes place in this tube that is 3.5-5
centimeters wide and 6.7 meters long
stomach - ANS -large muscular sac that continues the mechanical and chemical
digestion of food
chemical digestion - ANS -The breakdown of food done by enzymes and acids within
the body
Nutrients - ANS -Proteins, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and fats that your body
needs to grow.
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Esophagus - ANS -a 10- inch long canal that connects the throat the mouth to the
stomach
Mechanical Digestion - ANS -The physical breakdown of the food done by chewing or
muscle contractions.
salivary glands - ANS -Glands of the mouth that produce saliva
Pancreas - ANS -A large gland behind the stomach that produces enzymes to help
with digestion.
large intestine - ANS -(Long tube-like organ) Undigested solid waste travels through
this tube that is 7-10 cm wide and 1.5 meters long. (Colon)
small intestine - ANS -Most digestion takes place in this tube that is 3.5-5
centimeters wide and 6.7 meters long
stomach - ANS -large muscular sac that continues the mechanical and chemical
digestion of food
chemical digestion - ANS -The breakdown of food done by enzymes and acids within
the body
Nutrients - ANS -Proteins, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and fats that your body
needs to grow.
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