Digestive System

Front

Which organ structure within the digestive system is primarily responsible for the absorption of nutrients? Options: Stomach, Small Intestine, Bile Duct, Esophagus

Back

Small Intestine

Front

Which of the following body structures is a part of both the digestive system and the endocrine system? Appendix, Pancreas, Liver, Gallbladder

Back

Pancreas

Front

Which of the following is the process of digestion?

Back

Process by which complex foods are broken down into nutrients in a form the body can use

Front

Primary macronutrients include which?

Back

carbohydrates, fats and proteins

Front

The parts of the small intestine include all except: duodenum, ileum, jejunum

Back

cecum

Front

Which organ releases digestive enzymes into the small intestine?

Back

pancreas

Front

Which digestive organ STORES/SECRETES bile produced by the liver? Options: kidneys, intestines, stomach, gall bladder

Back

gall bladder

Front

What is the term for the muscle contraction that moves food through the digestive system?

Back

Peristalsis

Front

Chewing food is an example of _____________.

Back

mechanical digestion

Front

Saliva contains this enzyme to start the digestive process.

Back

amylase