Visible body glossary of digestive terms questio0ns

What is the primary function of the alimentary canal?

• It secretes bile.

• It is responsible for the storage of bile.

• It digests food, extracts nutrients, and expels waste.

• It aids in the movement of fecal material through the colon.

Where does the process of digestion begin?

• Oral Cavity

• Esophagus

• Stomach

• Small intestine

Which organ is the largest gland in the body?

• Pancreas

• Liver

• Gall bladder

• Stomach

What is the main function of the small intestine?

• Chemical digestion and nutrient absorption

• To aid in the movement of fecal material

• To reabsorb water and select vitamins

• To store and expel solid waste

Which structure is responsible for preventing food from entering the trachea?

• Pyloric sphincter

• Epiglottis

• Cardiac sphincter

• Esophagus

What is the role of the villi in the small intestine?

• To increase surface area for nutrient absorption

• To secrete gastric juice

• To store bile

• To produce digestive enzymes

Which of the following is a function of the liver?

• To store and concentrate bile

• To produce insulin

• To reabsorb water

• To facilitate digestion of fats

What triggers the pyloric sphincter to release chyme into the duodenum?

• A peristaltic wave

• The presence of bile

• Muscular contraction of the stomach

• The secretion of gastric juice

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for water absorption and feces formation?

• Large intestine

• Liver

• Stomach

• Small intestine

What is the function of the internal anal sphincter?

• To produce digestive enzymes

• To absorb nutrients

• To expel waste products from the body

• To store bile