Digestive System Quiz

What is the process of digestion?

• The process of digestion is the absorption of nutrients by the body.

• The process of digestion is the elimination of waste from the body.

• The process of digestion is the production of energy by the body.

• The process of digestion is the breakdown of food into smaller components that can be absorbed by the body.

Name the main organs involved in the digestive system.

• nose, ears, eyes, skin

• mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas

• spleen, bladder, appendix, thyroid

• heart, lungs, kidneys, brain

What is the function of the mouth in the digestive system?

• The function of the mouth in the digestive system is to produce stomach acid.

• The function of the mouth in the digestive system is to absorb nutrients from food.

• The function of the mouth in the digestive system is to store waste before elimination.

• The function of the mouth in the digestive system is to break down food into smaller pieces by chewing and mixing it with saliva.

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

• Absorbing nutrients from food.

• Producing digestive enzymes.

• Storing bile for digestion.

• Transporting food from the mouth to the stomach

What is the function of the stomach in the digestive system?

• The function of the stomach is to absorb nutrients from food.

• The function of the stomach is to break down food and mix it with digestive juices.

• The function of the stomach is to store waste before elimination.

• The function of the stomach is to produce hormones for digestion.

What is the function of the small intestine in the digestive system?

• Elimination of waste.

• Transportation of food.

• Production of bile.

• Absorption of nutrients

What is the function of the large intestine in the digestive system?

• The function of the large intestine is to produce digestive enzymes.

• The function of the large intestine is to absorb nutrients from food.

• The function of the large intestine is to break down carbohydrates.

• The function of the large intestine is to absorb water and electrolytes, form and store feces, and eliminate waste from the body.