BIOLOGY--- DIGESTIVE SYSTEM TEST---DECEMBER 10, 2024

Front

What is the muscular tube that moves food from the mouth to the stomach?

Back

Esophagus

Front

True or False: Bile emulsifies protein so it is digested easier.

Back

False

Front

Which organ is most likely not functioning properly if you have diarrhea after dinner?

Back

Large intestine

Front

What organ absorbs water from digested food?

Back

Large intestine

Front

True or False: One function of the liver is to secrete bile into the gall bladder.

Back

True

Front

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

Back

To absorb nutrients from digested food.

Front

What is the role of bile in digestion?

Back

Bile emulsifies fats, making them easier to digest.

Front

What is the function of the stomach in the digestive system?

Back

To break down food using acids and enzymes.

Front

What are villi and what is their function?

Back

Villi are small finger-like projections in the small intestine that absorb nutrients.

Front

What is the main function of the large intestine?

Back

To absorb water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter.