Question 1 of 5
Where does chewing begin the physical breakdown of food?
Answer & explanation
Mouth
Chewing breaks food into smaller pieces at the start of digestion.
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Health & Human Body
Get to know a few of the systems that keep us going. These five questions connect digestion, the brain, joints, and community health with clear explanations of how they work.
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Question 2 of 5
Which organ mixes food with acid and digestive juices?
Answer & explanation
Stomach
The stomach churns food and mixes it with acid and enzymes.
Question 3 of 5
Which part of the nervous system is housed in the skull?
Answer & explanation
Brain
The brain lies inside the skull, whose bones help protect this central organ of the nervous system.
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Question 4 of 5
What is a joint?
Answer & explanation
A place where bones meet
A joint is the place where bones meet; many joints allow movement while others mainly provide stability.
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Question 5 of 5
Which example is a population-level prevention measure?
Answer & explanation
Testing a community's drinking-water supply
Monitoring a shared water supply can protect many people who use it, even before illness is reported.
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- Chewing and the stomach’s role in digestion
- The brain and the meaning of a joint
- Prevention at a population level
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