Digestion Mastery Quiz

What is the process of breaking down food into smaller components that can be absorbed by the body called?

• Respiration

• Digestion

• Circulation

• Excretion

Where does the digestion process begin?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Mouth

• Large intestine

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down starches into sugars in the mouth?

• Pepsin

• Lipase

• Amylase

• Protease

What is the role of the stomach in digestion?

• Absorbs nutrients

• Produces bile

• Breaks down proteins

• Filters waste

Which organ is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

• Liver

What substance does the liver produce to aid in fat digestion?

• Hydrochloric acid

• Insulin

• Bile

• Amylase

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

• To produce digestive enzymes

• To absorb water and salts

• To store undigested food

• To produce bile

Which of the following is NOT a part of the human digestive system?

• Esophagus

• Pancreas

• Bladder

• Gallbladder

How does food move along the digestive tract?

• Gravity

• Peristalsis

• Active transport

• Osmosis

What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

• It stores bile.

• It absorbs nutrients.

• It produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate.

• It filters blood.