Digestive

Question 1

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

Answer 1

To break down food into nutrients for the body.

Question 2

True or False: The mouth is the starting point of the digestive system.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The enzyme __________ in saliva begins the digestion of carbohydrates.

Answer 3

amylase

Question 4

What is the role of the esophagus in the digestive system?

Answer 4

To transport food from the mouth to the stomach.

Question 5

Which organ is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption?

Answer 5

Small intestine

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which part of the digestive system is primarily responsible for water absorption?

Answer 6

C) Large intestine

Question 7

What is gastric juice and what is its primary component?

Answer 7

Gastric juice is a digestive fluid produced in the stomach, primarily composed of hydrochloric acid.

Question 8

True or False: The liver produces bile.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the function of bile in digestion?

Answer 9

To emulsify fats, aiding in their digestion and absorption.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a small, finger-like projection of tissue that extends from the cecum.

Answer 10

appendix

Question 11

What are villi and where are they located?

Answer 11

Villi are tiny, finger-like projections located in the small intestine that increase surface area for absorption.

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the digestive system?

Answer 12

D) Regulation of body temperature

Question 13

True or False: The pancreas produces enzymes that aid in digestion.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What is the role of the rectum in the digestive system?

Answer 14

To store waste until it is excreted.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the longest part of the digestive tract.

Answer 15

small intestine

Question 16

What is peristalsis?

Answer 16

The wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

Question 17

Multiple Choice: Which vitamin is produced by bacteria in the large intestine?

Answer 17

B) Vitamin K

Question 18

What is the main function of the stomach?

Answer 18

To mechanically and chemically break down food.

Question 19

True or False: Digestion begins in the stomach.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The __________ connects the throat to the stomach.

Answer 20

esophagus

Question 21

What is the pH level of gastric acid?

Answer 21

Around 1.5 to 3.5

Question 22

Multiple Choice: Which digestive organ produces insulin?

Answer 22

A) Pancreas

Question 23

What are the two types of digestion?

Answer 23

Mechanical digestion and chemical digestion.

Question 24

True or False: The small intestine is shorter than the large intestine.

Answer 24

False

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the final section of the large intestine.

Answer 25

rectum

Question 26

What role does the gallbladder play in digestion?

Answer 26

It stores and concentrates bile.

Question 27

What is the primary function of the large intestine?

Answer 27

To absorb water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter.