What Each Organ Does – Digestive Functions Explained

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1. Question 1

   Multiple choice

   What is the main job of the stomach?

2. Question 2

   Multiple choice

   What is the main job of the large intestine?

3. Question 3

   Multiple choice

   Saliva in the mouth contains enzymes. What do these enzymes begin to break down?

4. Question 4

   True or false

   The small intestine absorbs nutrients through its walls into the bloodstream.

5. Question 5

   Matching

   Match each organ to its main function.

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• Science of the Experiment – Planning and Drawing Conclusions

• Nutrients and Waste – What the Body Keeps and Removes

• Tooth Decay – How Cavities Form and How to Prevent Them