Which Part of the Digestive System? - Statistics

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Question Answer % Correct
The first place where food is mechanically broken down. Mouth
92%
Transports food from the mouth to the stomach. Oesophagus
88%
Secretes amylase into the mouth to chemically break down carbohydrates. Salivary Glands
88%
Stores bile. Gallbladder
85%
Churns food into a liquid called chyme. Stomach
77%
The flap of tissue that stops food from entering the windpipe. Epiglottis
73%
The longest organ in the digestive system, at about 6m. Small Intestine
73%
The top section of the small intestine, where enzymes and bile are secreted to break down food. Duodenum
69%
The lowest section of the small intestine, where bile salts, vitamins and other digestive products are absorbed. Ileum
65%
Where water and electrolytes are absorbed into the bloodstream and faeces is formed. Large Intestine
65%
Sphincter muscle that controls the removal of faeces from the body. Anus
58%
Produces enzymes that are secreted into the small intestine. Pancreas
58%
The lowest section of the large intestine, where faeces is stored before exiting the body. Rectum
58%
Creates bile to emulsify lipids. Liver
54%
The part of the stomach that connects to the small intestine. Pylorus
46%
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