Digestive System Test

Front

What structure secretes insulin to help digest sugars and carbohydrates?

Back

Pancreas

Front

Which organ stores food and performs chemical digestion with various enzymes?

Back

Stomach

Front

What is the major function of Vitamin D in the body?

Back

It helps your body absorb calcium, one of the main building blocks for strong bones.

Front

What is another name for the colon?

Back

Large intestine

Front

What is the major function of Potassium in the body?

Back

Kidney and heart function, muscle contraction, and nerve transmission.

Front

What is the primary role of the liver in digestion?

Back

The liver produces bile, which helps in the digestion and absorption of fats.

Front

What is the function of the small intestine?

Back

The small intestine is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption.

Front

What role do salivary glands play in digestion?

Back

Salivary glands produce saliva, which contains enzymes that begin the digestion of carbohydrates.

Front

What is the function of the gallbladder?

Back

The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile from the liver.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in digestion?

Back

Enzymes break down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body.