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What is the primary function of the digestive system?

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To break down food into nutrients for the body.

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True or False: The mouth is the first organ involved in digestion.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The enzyme ___ in saliva begins the breakdown of carbohydrates.

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amylase

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What is the role of the stomach in digestion?

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To further break down food using acid and enzymes.

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Which organ is responsible for nutrient absorption?

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Small intestine

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What is the function of bile in digestion?

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To emulsify fats.

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True or False: The pancreas produces insulin only.

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False

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What are the three main parts of the small intestine?

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Duodenum, jejunum, ileum

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the digestive system? A) Esophagus B) Liver C) Kidney D) Stomach

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C) Kidney

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What is peristalsis?

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

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Fill in the blank: The ___ is responsible for producing digestive enzymes and bicarbonate.

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pancreas

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True or False: The large intestine is mainly involved in nutrient absorption.

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False

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What is the main purpose of the large intestine?

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To absorb water and form feces.

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What type of digestion occurs in the mouth?

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Mechanical and chemical digestion.

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Fill in the blank: The ___ is a muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach.

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esophagus

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Which part of the digestive system is responsible for detoxifying chemicals?

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Liver

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True or False: The stomach has a pH level that is neutral.

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False

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What is the role of gastric acid?

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To break down food and kill bacteria.

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What are villi?

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Small, finger-like projections that increase surface area for absorption in the small intestine.

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Multiple Choice: Which enzyme breaks down proteins in the stomach? A) Amylase B) Pepsin C) Lactase D) Sucrase

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B) Pepsin

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Fill in the blank: The ___ stores bile until it is needed for digestion.

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gallbladder

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What is the function of the rectum?

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To store feces before elimination.

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True or False: Digestion begins in the stomach.

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False

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What is the primary function of the salivary glands?

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To produce saliva, which contains enzymes for digestion.

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Fill in the blank: ___ is the process of breaking down food into smaller components.
Digestion
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What are the two types of digestion?
Mechanical and chemical digestion.
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True or False: The pancreas plays a role in both digestion and blood sugar regulation.
True
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What is the main function of the esophagus?
To transport food from the mouth to the stomach.
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Fill in the blank: The ___ is a flap that prevents food from entering the trachea.
epiglottis
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What are the main components of bile?
Bile salts, bilirubin, cholesterol, and electrolytes.
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Multiple Choice: Which vitamin is primarily absorbed in the large intestine? A) Vitamin A B) Vitamin D C) Vitamin K D) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin K
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What is the role of intestinal flora?
To aid in digestion and synthesize certain vitamins.
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True or False: The small intestine is shorter than the large intestine.
False
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What is chyme?
The semi-liquid mass of partially digested food that moves from the stomach to the small intestine.
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Fill in the blank: The ___ secretes hormones that regulate digestion.
pancreas
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What is the primary role of the liver in digestion?
To produce bile and process nutrients.
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Multiple Choice: Which part of the digestive system is primarily responsible for water absorption? A) Small intestine B) Stomach C) Large intestine D) Esophagus
C) Large intestine
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What hormone stimulates the release of gastric acid?
Gastrin
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True or False: Digestion is only a mechanical process.
False
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What is the role of the mucosa in the digestive tract?
To secrete mucus and enzymes and absorb nutrients.
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Fill in the blank: The ___ is the final section of the large intestine.
anus
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What is the function of enzymes in digestion?
To catalyze the breakdown of macromolecules into smaller units.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the digestive system? A) Gas exchange B) Nutrient absorption C) Hormone production D) All of the above
B) Nutrient absorption
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What is the role of the gallbladder?
To store and concentrate bile.
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True or False: The digestive system is responsible for the elimination of waste.
True
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What is the primary source of energy for the body obtained through digestion?
Glucose
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Fill in the blank: ___ is the main site for the absorption of nutrients.
Small intestine
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What is the function of the sphincters in the digestive system?
To control the passage of food and waste between different sections.
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Multiple Choice: Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down fats? A) Amylase B) Lipase C) Pepsin D) Trypsin
B) Lipase
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What is the primary role of the colon?
To absorb remaining water and electrolytes from indigestible food.
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True or False: The digestive process is entirely voluntary.
False
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What are the main layers of the digestive tract?
Mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, and serosa.
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Fill in the blank: The ___ is the largest internal organ in the body.
liver
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What is the function of the duodenum?
To receive chyme from the stomach and digestive enzymes from the pancreas.
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Multiple Choice: Which part of the digestive system is primarily involved in the digestion of carbohydrates? A) Stomach B) Mouth C) Large intestine D) Gallbladder
B) Mouth
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What is the primary function of the small intestine?
To digest food and absorb nutrients.
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True or False: The digestive system includes both the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs.
True
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What is the function of lactase?
To break down lactose into glucose and galactose.
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Fill in the blank: The ___ is the first part of the large intestine.
cecum
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What is the primary component of gastric juice?
Hydrochloric acid
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a function of the liver? A) Producing bile B) Detoxifying blood C) Storing glucose D) Absorbing nutrients
D) Absorbing nutrients
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What is the term for the wave-like movement that propels food through the digestive tract?
Peristalsis
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True or False: Fats are digested primarily in the stomach.
False
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What is the primary role of the pancreas in digestion?
To produce digestive enzymes and bicarbonate.
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Fill in the blank: The ___ helps to regulate the pH of the small intestine.
pancreatic juice
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What is the main purpose of chewing food?
To mechanically break it down and mix it with saliva.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following organs is primarily responsible for detoxification? A) Stomach B) Liver C) Pancreas D) Gallbladder
B) Liver
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What is the function of the hepatic portal vein?
To transport nutrient-rich blood from the intestines to the liver.
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True or False: The small intestine has a larger surface area than the large intestine.
True
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What is the main function of the salivary glands?
To produce saliva which contains enzymes to initiate digestion.
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Fill in the blank: The ___ is responsible for the final digestion and absorption of nutrients.
small intestine
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What is the primary role of fiber in the diet?
To aid in digestion and promote bowel health.
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Multiple Choice: Which digestive organ is responsible for storing bile? A) Liver B) Gallbladder C) Pancreas D) Stomach
B) Gallbladder
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What is the role of the appendix?
Its function is not entirely clear, but it may play a role in gut flora maintenance.
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True or False: The gastrointestinal tract is about 30 feet long in adults.
True
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What is the primary function of the digestive enzymes?
To break down macromolecules into absorbable units.
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Fill in the blank: The ___ regulates the passage of food from the stomach to the small intestine.
pyloric sphincter
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What is the function of the gastric mucosa?
To produce mucus that protects the stomach lining.
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Multiple Choice: Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down starches? A) Pepsin B) Amylase C) Lipase D) Trypsin
B) Amylase
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True or False: The digestive system does not play a role in the immune system.
False
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What is the role of the intestinal wall?
To facilitate the absorption of nutrients and water.
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Fill in the blank: The ___ is the last part of the digestive system where waste is expelled.
anus
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What is the primary cause of heartburn?
Acid reflux from the stomach into the esophagus.
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Multiple Choice: Which part of the digestive system is primarily involved in the absorption of water? A) Small intestine B) Stomach C) Large intestine D) Esophagus
C) Large intestine
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What is the primary role of the digestive system?
To convert food into energy and nutrients for the body.
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True or False: Nutrient absorption occurs in the large intestine.
True

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