Question

Which statements correctly describe the digestive system? Select four options.

Food is cut into pieces in the mouth.
Food becomes dry in the mouth.
Proteins are broken down in the stomach.
Carbohydrates are first broken down in the stomach.
Food becomes mostly solid in the large intestine.
Fat is broken down into smaller droplets in the small intestine.

Answer 1

Correct options:
- Food is cut into pieces in the mouth. (True — mastication/chewing breaks food into smaller pieces.)
- Proteins are broken down in the stomach. (True — pepsin and stomach acid begin protein digestion.)
- Food becomes mostly solid in the large intestine. (True — water is absorbed there, forming solid feces.)
- Fat is broken down into smaller droplets in the small intestine. (True — bile emulsifies fats into smaller droplets for digestion.)