digestive quiz

A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach

• small intestine

• large intestine

• trachea

• esophagus

A protein that speeds up a chemical reaction

• stomach

• acid

• digestion

• enzyme

A long, muscular tube where the body absorbs nutrients from food

• esophagus

• stomach

• small intestine

• large intestine

An organ that makes bile, a liquid that helps to break down fat

• pancreas

• liver

• stomach

• small intestine

An organ of both the digestive and excretory systems which absorbs water from undigested material

• large intestine

• small intestine

• pancreas

• liver

• stomach
• pancreas
• large intestine
• small intestine

What organ is responsible for the majority of the absoption that occurs in the digestive system?

• large intestine

• small intestine

• stomach

• oral cavity

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the digestive system?

• esophagus

• larynx

• stomach

• pharynx

Which organ makes bile?

• liver

• gallbladder

• pancreas

What is secreted in the stomach to kill bacteria?

• amylase
• Hydrochloric acid
• Sodium bicarbonate
• bile