Digestive System Quiz

Which organ is responsible for storing bile before it is released into the small intestine?

• Liver

• Stomach

• Gall Bladder

• Pancreas

What is the name of the organ that connects the mouth to the stomach?

• Esophagus

• Large Intestine

• Appendix

• Rectum

Where does the majority of digestion and absorption of nutrients take place?

• Stomach

• Small Intestine

• Large Intestine

• Liver

Which organ is not part of the digestive system?

• Pancreas

• Gall Bladder

• Appendix

• Kidney

What is one of the reasons why our bodies need food?

• To provide entertainment for the mind

• To supply materials for making cells and repairing tissues

• To help us feel less bored

• To keep us hydrated

What is the primary function of digestion as described in the learning material?

• To absorb water from food

• To break down food into molecules the body can use

• To eliminate undigested food from the body

• To store food for future energy needs

According to the diagram, which of the following are products of digestion?

• Glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids

• Vitamins, minerals, and water

• Carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids

• Enzymes, hormones, and bile

What is the function of the intestinal wall as shown in the diagram?

• To absorb glucose molecules into the blood

• To produce glucose molecules from starch

• To prevent glucose molecules from entering the blood

• To break down glucose molecules into starch

What does mechanical digestion refer to in the process of digestion?

• The chemical breakdown of food into nutrients.

• The absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream.

• The physical breakdown of food into smaller pieces.

• The elimination of undigested food from the body.

What is the process called where chemicals produced by the body break foods into their smaller components?

• A) Physical digestion

• B) Chemical digestion

• C) Metabolic digestion

• D) Enzymatic absorption