Metabolism – The process by which the body uses absorbed nutrients for energy and growth.
Absorption – The process of taking nutrients into the bloodstream.
Excretion – The elimination of waste from the body.
Rectum- The stool is stored in the rectum until it is ready to be expelled.
Swallowing- The chewed food is shaped into a ball called bolus by the tongue and is pushed down the throat into the
esophagus.
Liver- Processes absorbed nutrients and regulates levels of nutrients like glucose. The liver also detoxifies harmful
substances and produces bile, which helps digest fats.
Pancreas- a vital organ in the digestive and endocrine systems of the body. It plays a critical role in both digestion and
regulating blood sugar levels.
Gallbladder - a small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver on the right side of the abdomen. It plays a key
role in the digestive system by storing and releasing bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver.
Respiration
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Gas Exchange
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TEST I. Multiple Choice:
1. Which of the following is the first part of the digestive system where food enters?
a) Stomach b) Mouth c) Large Intestine d) Esophagus
2. Which organ produces bile to help digest fats?
a) Pancreas b) Gallbladder c) Liver d) Small Intestine
3. What is the function of the small intestine?
a) To digest food and absorb nutrients b) To store undigested food
c) To produce digestive enzymes d) To break down protein
4. Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates?
a) Amylase b) Pepsin c) Lipase d) Protease
5. The process by which nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream from the small intestine is called:
a) Ingestion b) Absorption c) Digestion d) Excretion
6. Which of the following is NOT part of the large intestine?
a) Cecum b) Rectum c) Colon d) Duodenum
7. What is the primary function of the stomach in digestion?
a) To absorb nutrients b) To break down proteins with acids and enzymes
c) To digest carbohydrates d) To store bile
TEST II. ESSAY Answer the following questions in a few words.
8. What is the name of the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach?
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9. What is the role of the gallbladder in digestion?
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10. What are villi, and what is their function in the small intestine?
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TEST III. Label and draw the diagram (5 points)
Draw and label the following organs in the digestive system diagram:
o Mouth
o Esophagus
o Stomach
o Small Intestine
o Large Intestine
o Rectum
o Anus
