Digestion Webquest



Digestion WebQuest Name:

You will type your answers to this webquest. Make sure to use a different font/colour so that I can clearly see your answers! Also make sure to include your name! Please share this with me (Amanda.dalby@gnspes.ca) when you are finished.

Site #1

Overview of the Digestive System



Questions

1. Where does digestion begin?

2. List the 9 organs involved in digestion, starting with where food enters.

3. What are the 6 steps in digestion? List each one.

4. Name one disorder associated with the digestive system.

Site #2

The Real Deal



This site provides an in-depth look at the process of the digestive system and the organs involved. Read the information and then answer the questions.

1. How does saliva aid in the process of digestion?

2. Why is the epiglottis important?

3. How long is the small intestine?

4. What 3 organs help the small intestine during digestion?

5. Name 2 ways to keep your digestive system in good shape.

Site #3

Your Digestive System



This site relates the process of the digestive system to different types of weather and climates. Read the information and then answer the questions.

1. List 5 of the 9 facts about the digestive system that are found at the end of the article.

2. Which fact did you find most interesting and why?

Site # 4

Google



Use the google search engine to answer the questions below.

1. Explain how peristalsis moves food through the digestive system.

2. How does the structure of the villi help them carry out their function and where are they located?

3. Describe how the villi help to transfer nutrients into the bloodstream – where in the digestive system does this process take occur?

Site #5

Why Does My Stomach Growl?



This site answers many frequently asked questions regarding the digestive system. Read the information and then answer the questions.

1. Why does our stomach growl?

2. What is chyme?

3. What is one tip to help control stomach growling?

Site#6

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