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Which substance helps the most in the digestion of food?

A
enzymes
B
chyme
C
viruses
D
hormones
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Which of the following structures assist the major structures of the digestive system?

A
gall bladder, small intestine, and liver
B
salivary glands, mouth, and esophagus
C
pancreas, gall bladder, and salivary glands
D
pancreas, stomach, and large intestine
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Which of the following structures are accessory structures of the digestive system?

A
mouth and stomach
B
esophagus and rectum
C
pancreas and liver
D
pharynx and gall bladder
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Maxwell is eating a plain chicken breast. Which enzyme is doing the most work?

A
amylase
B
proteases
C
lipases
D
lactase
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Which system of the body breaks down food into forms that the body can use?

A
excretory system
B
digestive system
C
reproductive system
D
respiratory system
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Which best differentiates between chemical digestion and mechanical digestion?

A
Chemical digestion happens in the small intestine; mechanical digestion happens in the mouth.
B
Chemical digestion involves the breaking down of food with enzymes; mechanical digestion is breaking down food by chewing and tearing with teeth.
C
Chemical digestion is the breakdown of fats; mechanical digestion is the breakdown of proteins.
D
Chemical digestion is done only by the major structures of the digestive system; mechanical digestion is done by the accessory structures of the digestive system.
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What is the name of structure B in the image below?

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A
pharynx
B
esophagus
C
trachea
D
stomach

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