Which is a part of lower gastrointestinal tract?
Large intestine
Mouth
Tongue
Stomach
Where does food pass through between the mouth and the stomach?
The gullet
The rectum
The small intestine
The large intestine
What is homeostasis?
Maintenance of internal stability
Digestion of food
Excretion of solid wastes
Uptake and use of food
Digestion begins in the mouth. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT?
The tongue aids in the digestion of the food.
The saliva changes some of the starches in the food to sugar.
The tongue keeps the food in place in the mouth while the food is being chewed.
The digestive juices can react more easily with the food when chewed.
Our throat divides into two separate tubes: the windpipe and the gullet. What prevents food from entering the windpipe?
The uvula
The trachea
The tongue
The epiglottis
The digestive system processes food into usable and unusable materials. The usable materials are sent to the body's cells as food. What happens to unusable materials?
It goes into the pancreas to await disposal.
It goes to the right ventricle to await disposal.
It goes into the large intestine to await disposal.
It goes into the small intestine to await disposal.
Where does the partly-digested food (in liquid form) go after it leaves the stomach?
The appendix
Gallbladder and liver are:
Digestive organs
Auxiliary organs
Respiratory organs
Circulatory organs
Which of the following does NOT manufacture digestive juices?
Liver
Kidneys
Pancreas
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
