Digestion
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Biology, Science
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8th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What organ produces enzymes that break down food?
Back
Pancreas
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of these is NOT a function of the digestive system?
Back
Takes oxygen to body cells
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does amylase in saliva change starch into?
Back
Simple sugar
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the process of breaking down food into nutrient-rich molecules called?
Back
Digestion
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of the villi in the small intestine?
Back
To increase the absorption surface
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main purpose of digestion?
Back
To convert food into energy and nutrients for the body.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is peristalsis?
Back
The wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.
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