Digestive system test

Front

What is the main function of the digestive system?

Back

To break down food and release nutrients.

Front

What is the disease or infection name of C. diff?

Back

Antibiotic-associated diarrhea.

Front

Which type of teeth are located between the canines and molars and are used for crushing and tearing?

Back

Praemolars.

Front

What do the cystic duct and the hepatic duct form before entering the duodenum?

Back

Common bile duct.

Front

What is a natural sugar found in milk?

Back

Lactose.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in the digestive system?

Back

To catalyze the breakdown of food into smaller molecules.

Front

What is the function of the stomach in digestion?

Back

To mix food with gastric juices and break it down into a semi-liquid form called chyme.

Front

What is the primary site of nutrient absorption in the digestive system?

Back

The small intestine.

Front

What is the function of bile in digestion?

Back

To emulsify fats, making them easier to digest.

Front

What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

Back

To produce digestive enzymes and bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid.