7th Grade Digestive System

Last updated over 3 years ago

89 questions

7th Grade Digestive System

Last updated over 3 years ago

89 questions

The function of the digestive system is:
1._______ - breaking down food into very _______ 
2. _______ - absorbing the small molecules into our _______ 

What must happen to food before it can be absorbed by the body?

Another name for the digestive tract is the _______ 

Mechanical digestion is the _______  of food. The two types of mechanical digestion in the digestive system are _______ and _______ 

_______ are the smooth muscle contractions that occur as the food is passed along the digestive tract.

Carbohydrates, such as bread, rice and potatoes are broken down into _______ 

Fats, such as butter are broken down into _______ or_______ 

Enzymes which break down carbohydrates are _______ ,_______ and _______ 

Enzymes which break down proteins are _______ , _______  and _______ 

Fats are broken down into fatty acids in the _______  with the enzyme _______ .

Other Answer Choices:

Pharynx

Liver

Esophagus

Rectum

Colon

Salivary Glands

Anus

Small Intestine

Pancreas

Gallbladder

In the mouth, your food is _______ or _______ to body temperature.

The teeth _______ and _______ the food into _______ .

Once the mouth has digested food, the food is called a _______ .

Incisors are used for _______ and _______ .

Canines are used for _______ and _______ .

The _______ connect the _______ to the esophagus.

The esophagus is a tube made out of _______  that connects the pharynx to the _______ .  It is approximately _______  inches long and when empty it is _______ .

The esophagus can push food toward the stomach because of _______ muscle contractions.

_______ acid is produced in the stomach.

What is the role of Hydrochloric acid in digestion?

How do ulcers form?

Most ulcers occur because of a _______ 

esophagus

Why does heartburn occur more frequently during pregnancy?

_______ offer temporary relief from heartburn by using _______ to neutralize stomach acid

The small intestine is _______ meters long.

The small intestine uses enzymes produced on its own, as well as enzymes from the _______ and _______ .

The role of the small intestine is to _______ .

The first portion of the small intestine that connects to the stomach is called the _______ .

The middle portion of the small intestine is called the _______ .

The liver produces _______ which is a greenish-brown fluid that aids in digestion.

Bile breaks down _______ into smaller components is a process known as _______ .

Cirrhosis of the liver occurs when the liver is _______ or _______ from ongoing diseases or other conditions.

Scar tissue blocks _______ to the liver, which can kill or damage liver _______ .

_______ is an inflammation of the liver that can be caused by a _______ or excessive _______ consumption.

The pancreas makes about _______ on enzymes daily which are used to break down _______, _______ and_______ .

A _______ from the pancreas leads to the _______ of the small intestine.

The pancreas makes _______ , a hormone used to regulate blood sugar.

What is diabetes?

Insulin converts _______ into _______ . 

Type I diabetes is also known as _______ diabetes, the body stops making insulin due to an _______ disease which attacks the cells of the _______ .

Another name for the colon is the _______ 

The colon absorbs _______ and _______ into the _______ .

From the colon, the feces travels to the _______ , and finally the _______ where there are many _______ bundles.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Fatty acids or cholesterol		absorbed through the intestine and used by your cells for energy
Glucose		used to build or repair new cells
Proteins		aid in hormone production and vitamin absorption

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Fatty acids or cholesterol		absorbed through the intestine and used by your cells for energy
Glucose		used to build or repair new cells
Proteins		aid in hormone production and vitamin absorption

7th Grade Digestive System

7th Grade Digestive System

What must happen to food before it can be absorbed by the body?

What is the role of Hydrochloric acid in digestion?

How do ulcers form?

Why does heartburn occur more frequently during pregnancy?

What is diabetes?

What’s in your colon?

What is meant by "commensal"?

What are your 2 favorite facts?

What must happen to food before it can be absorbed by the body?

Categorize the 2 major parts of the digestive system

Match the macromolecule to its function

What are taste buds?

What is the role of the epiglottis?

What is the role of Hydrochloric acid in digestion?

How do ulcers form?

Why does heartburn occur more frequently during pregnancy?

What are villi and why are they important?

How are peristalsis and segmentation different?

What causes your stomach to growl?

Where is bile used?

What is emulsification?

What is diabetes?

What’s in your colon?

What is meant by "commensal"?

Why is yogurt good for you?

What is the appendix?

The appendix plays an important role in digestion.

What are your 2 favorite facts?

Categorize the 2 major parts of the digestive system

Match the macromolecule to its function

What are taste buds?

What is the role of the epiglottis?

What are villi and why are they important?

How are peristalsis and segmentation different?

What causes your stomach to growl?

Where is bile used?

What is emulsification?

What is the appendix?

The appendix plays an important role in digestion.