Name: ______________________ Date: ____________

A few Review Questions on the Digestive Tract and Glands

1. Label: Based on what you have learned, identify the organs of the human digestive system.

2. Why is it important that the mouth and stomach are near the start of the digestive system?

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3. Match: Match each structure, chemical, or process to its function.

_____ Amylase A. Upper section of the small intestine

_____ Peristalsis B. Muscular tube connecting the throat and stomach

_____ Duodenum C. Organ that produces a variety of digestive enzymes

__I___ Lymphatic vessel D. Chemical that breaks up large fat droplets

_____ Anus E. Muscular contractions that push food through the

digestive system

_____ Large intestine F. Enzyme that starts to digest proteins in the stomach

_____ Esophagus G. Opening through which wastes are eliminated

_____ Pepsin H. Produces hydrochloric acid in the stomach

_____ Pancreas I. Transports absorbed fatty acids to the bloodstream

_____ Parietal cell J. Organ that absorbs water and vitamin K

_____ Bile K. Enzyme that breaks down starches into simple

carbohydrates

4. In humans, the small intestine can be over 8 meters (26 feet) long. Why do you think this

organ is so long? __________________________________________________________

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