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Digestive system - quiz

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Learn about digestion and test your knowledge of the digestive system with our quick health quiz. How important are the liver, the stomach and saliva to digestion? The answers are here.

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Learn about digestion and test your knowledge of the digestive system with our quick health quiz. How important are the liver, the stomach and saliva to digestion? The answers are here.

1. Where does digestion begin?




2. What is the digestive tract?




3. What is peristalsis?




4. How does the stomach help to break down food?




5. What are the two main functions of the pancreas?




6. How does the liver contribute to digestion?




7. Food nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream from which part of the digestive system?




8. What is the rectum?




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Score 0 to 2:
It might help if you learn more about where your food is going and how it gets there.

Score 3 to 5:
You know a bit about the digestive system but a bit more knowledge in this area would be a good idea.

Score 6 to 8:
Congratulations, you show a great understanding of the digestive system and how it works.

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