Digestive System Quiz

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

• To ingest and begin breaking down food

• To store excess nutrients

• To produce insulin

• To regulate body temperature

How many types of teeth are there in the human mouth?

• Four (incisors, canines, premolars, molars)

• Five (incisors, canines, premolars, molars, wisdom teeth)

• Three (front teeth, back teeth, wisdom teeth)

• Six (incisors, canines, premolars, molars, extra teeth, baby teeth)

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

• Absorbing nutrients from food

• Regulating blood sugar levels

• Producing digestive enzymes

• Transporting food from the mouth to the stomach

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

• Storing excess water in the body

• Regulating body temperature

• Producing red blood cells

• Breaking down food and mixing it with digestive juices

Where does most of the digestion and absorption of food take place in the digestive system?

• Stomach

• Large intestine

• Small intestine

• Esophagus

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

• Absorption of nutrients

• Storage of waste

• Production of bile

• Regulation of blood sugar levels

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

• Absorbing water and electrolytes, and storing waste

• Producing digestive enzymes

• Breaking down food into nutrients

• Transporting oxygen to the body

Name one function of the digestive system.

• Transmission of nerve signals

• Production of red blood cells

• Absorption of nutrients

• Regulation of body temperature

What is the role of enzymes in the digestive system?

• Enzymes provide energy to the digestive system

• Enzymes protect the digestive system from harmful bacteria

• Enzymes help in transporting food through the digestive system

• Enzymes break down food into smaller molecules for absorption

How does the digestive system help in maintaining the body's energy levels?

• By producing hormones that boost energy levels

• By storing excess energy in the muscles

• By converting water into energy

• By breaking down food into nutrients that can be used for energy.