Digestive System Fun Facts (For Primary/Middle School)

Question 1

How many liters of saliva does your mouth produce per day?

Accepted Answer

1.5 liters

Question 2

How long do you think intestines are?

Accepted Answer

6.9m

Question 3

most digestion and absorption of nutrients takes place in.....

Accepted Answer

Small intestine

Question 4

How long does it take chewing gum to dry out and move through the large intestine

Accepted Answer

1-2 days

Question 5

Which animal has more than one stomach?

Accepted Answer

deer, cows

Question 6

What is the orange part of this diagram called?

Accepted Answer

small intestine

Question 7

How long are the average adult's intestines?

Accepted Answer

8.5m

Question 8

The acid in the stomach

Accepted Answer

Kills Bacteria AND Digests your Meal

Question 9

About how long does it take for food waste to dry out and move through the large intestine?

Accepted Answer

1-2 days

Question 10

What is saliva's role in the digestion process?

Accepted Answer

starts the chemical digestion of starchy foods

Question 11

The liver is used to....

Accepted Answer

process nutrients

Question 12

which part of the digestive system takes food from the mouth to the stomach?

Accepted Answer

Esophagus

Question 13

What is the Digestive System used for?

Accepted Answer

Breaking down food

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