HomeEc Digestive System Quiz

What is the main function of the digestive system?

• To break down food and absorb nutrients.

• To produce hormones.

• To regulate body temperature.

• To transport oxygen throughout the body.

Which organ is responsible for producing digestive enzymes?

• kidney

• stomach

• liver

• pancreas

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

• Transport food from the mouth to the stomach.

• Store bile for digestion.

• Produce digestive enzymes.

• Absorb nutrients from food.

Name the organ where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients takes place.

• stomach

• liver

• esophagus

• small intestine

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

• Absorption of nutrients

• Production of bile

• Storage of waste

• Transportation of food

Which organ stores bile produced by the liver?

• small intestine

• stomach

• gallbladder

• pancreas

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 absorb water and electrolytes, form and store feces, and eliminate waste.

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

Name the enzyme found in saliva that helps break down carbohydrates.

• cellulase

• amylase

• lipase

• protease

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 produce bile for digestion.

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

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

Which organ produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels?

• pancreas

• heart

• kidney

• liver