Digestive and Nutrition Quiz

Glycoprotein that is ESSENTIAL for vitamin B₁₂ absoprtion in the small intestine?

• Pepsin

• Bilirubin

• Intrinsic Factor

• Goblet Cells

What is the process of absorbing water and consolidating the indigestible residue into feces called?

• Ingestion

• Compaction

• Dentition

• Absorption

Another name for teeth?

• Gomphosis

• Dental Carries

• Mandible

• Dentition

What is the main function of the uvula?

• It serves no purpose

• Helps keep bacteria out of throat

• Helps retain food in the mouth until ready to swallow

• Helps with sound and vocal production

Which of the following is NOT a water-soluble vitamin?

• Vitamin B₁ (Thiamin)

• Vitamin B₆

• Pantothenic Acid

• Vitamin E

Which one of the following is NOT a fat-soluble vitamin?

• Vitamin B₃ (Niacin)

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin K

• Vitamin A

Which cell is shaped like a wine glass?

• Enterocytes

• Goblet Cells

• Paneth Cells

• Neuroendocrine Cells

What are the main components of gastric juice?

• Water, digestive enzymes, and bilirubin

• Hydrochloric acid, pepsin, and bilirubin

• Pepsin, water, and digestive enzymes

• Water, hydrochloric acid, and pepsin

Which of the following is NOT an electrolyte?

• Chloride

• Magnesium

• Sodium

• Lithium

What gives feces its brown pigment?

• Stercobilin

• Urobilinogen

• Bilirubin

• Urobilin