Digestive System

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

• Absorb nutrients from food

• Produce digestive enzymes

• Regulate blood sugar levels

• Transport food from the mouth to the stomach

Which organ in the digestive system secretes hydrochloric acid and enzymes to break down food?

• Small intestine

• Stomach

• Pancreas

• Liver

Where does most of the absorption of nutrients occur in the digestive system?

• Stomach

• Large intestine

• Esophagus

• Small intestine

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

• Regulate blood sugar levels

• Digest proteins and fats

• Absorb water and electrolytes, form feces for elimination

• Produce bile for digestion

Which organ in the digestive system produces bile to aid in digestion?

• Pancreas

• Liver

• Stomach

• Kidney

What is the role of villi in the small intestine?

• Increase surface area for absorption of nutrients

• Regulate blood sugar levels

• Produce bile for nutrient breakdown

• Aid in digestion of fats

What is the process called when food is moved through the esophagus to the stomach?

• Swallowing or deglutition

• Chewing

• Digestion

• Absorption

What is the name of the muscular contractions that mix and propel food through the digestive system?

• peristalsis

• emulsification

• chyme

• bolus

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

• Stores excess water in the body

• Produces bile to aid in fat digestion

• Produces red blood cells

• Secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels

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What is the final section of the digestive system where water is absorbed from undigested food?

• large intestine

• small intestine

• stomach

• esophagus