Digestive System

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of the digestive system?

• Absorption of nutrients

• Elimination of waste products

• Production of red blood cells

• Physical breakdown of food

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT another name for the digestive tract?

• Gastrointestinal Tract

• GI Tract

• Respiratory Canal

• Alimentary Canal

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered accessory organs of the digestive system?

• Salivary glands

• Pancreas

• Small intestine

• Gallbladder

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of mastication?

• Aids in mechanical digestion

• Produces saliva

• Protects the teeth

• Begins breakdown of carbohydrates

Open Ended

Explain how the salivary glands contribute to the process of digestion.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of the pharynx in the digestive system?

• Mixes food with saliva

• Serves as a passageway for food from the mouth to the esophagus

• Begins the breakdown of carbohydrates

• Produces digestive enzymes

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of the esophagus in the digestive system?

• To connect the pharynx to the stomach and propel food by peristalsis

• To store food and begin digestion

• To absorb nutrients into the bloodstream

• To produce digestive enzymes

Multiple Choice

Which muscle controls the passage of food from the stomach into the duodenum?

• Cardiac sphincter

• Pyloric sphincter

• Rugae

• Epiglottis

Multiple Select

Which of the following are segments of the small intestine?

• Duodenum

• Jejunum

• Ileum

• Colon

Open Ended

Explain how the pancreas functions as both an exocrine and endocrine gland.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary role of the gallbladder in digestion?

• To produce bile

• To store and concentrate bile until needed

• To secrete digestive enzymes

• To absorb nutrients

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of the large intestine?

• Absorbing nutrients from digested food

• Regulating water balance

• Producing certain vitamins

• Eliminating undigested material

Multiple Select

Which of the following are processes involved in digestion?

• Physical digestion

• Chemical digestion

• Absorption

• Fermentation

Open Ended

Explain how the large intestine contributes to maintaining electrolyte balance in the body.

Multiple Choice

Which disorder is characterized by infrequent bowel movements with hard, dry feces?

• Cholecystitis

• Cholelithiasis

• Constipation

• Cirrhosis

Multiple Choice

What is the most common cause of cirrhosis?

• Viral infection

• Excessive alcohol consumption

• Gallstones

• High-fat diet

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?

• Avoiding chocolate and fatty foods

• Taking antacids

• Lying down immediately after eating

• Stopping smoking

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the causes and risk factors of GERD and Hiatal Hernia.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Hepatitis is/are correct?

• Hepatitis A is spread through contaminated food or water.

• Hepatitis B and C are spread through blood and body fluids.

• All types of hepatitis are caused by bacteria.

• Universal precautions help prevent Hepatitis B and C.

Open Ended

Describe the main differences in symptoms and treatment between Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Peptic Ulcers.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary cause of peptic ulcers?

• Stress

• H Pylori bacteria

• Spicy food

• Alcohol