Define peristalsis.
Series of muscle contractions and relaxations
Digestion of food
Uptake and use of food
Excretion of waste
Which of the following does NOT manufacture digestive juices?
Liver
Kidneys
Stomach
Pancreas
Solid waste leaves the body through the rectum and then the anus. Liquid waste leaves the body after passing through the :
kidneys and bladder.
blood vessels and lungs.
large intestine and bowel.
small intestine and large intestine.
Where does food pass through between the mouth and the stomach?
The gullet
The rectum
The small intestine
The large intestine
What happens when food reaches the stomach?
No digestion occurs in the stomach.
The food moves quickly into the small intestine.
Juices mix with the food and stomach muscles squeeze it.
The food is completely digested and is absorbed by tiny blood vessels in the walls of the stomach.
Which organ produces a bodily juice called bile?
Gallbladder
Composed of the teeth, tongue, salivary glands and muscles, this part takes in food to begin the process of digestion.
Mouth
Anus
Esophagus
Gallbladder and liver are:
Digestive organs
Auxiliary organs
Respiratory organs
Circulatory organs
Which is a part of lower gastrointestinal tract?
Large intestine
Tongue
The liver is located in the abdomen and performs many functions. Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
Storing food
Manufacturing insulin
Producing digestive juices
Healing itself when it is damaged
