Digestive 1

What is the digestive tract?

• a long tube that starts at the mouth and ends at the stomach

• a long tube that starts at the mouth and ends at the anus

• everything above the large intestine

• everything below the large intestine

What is the beginning of the digestive tract?

• Mouth

• Throat

• Pharynx

• Esophagus

What is another word for throat?

• Larynx

• Trachea

• Pharynx

• Windpipe

Which of the following processes is responsible for pushing food through the esophagus and into the stomach?

• Digestion

• Absorption

• Peristalsis

• Assimilation

What is the function of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES)?

• To help in chewing food

• To push food through the esophagus

• To open and let food pass into the stomach and close to keep it there

• To regulate breathing during eating

Which condition is caused by the malfunctioning of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES)?

• Constipation

• Food poisioning

• Reflux

• Indigestion

What is the primary function of the stomach in the digestive system

• To store excess water

• To absorb nutrients from food

• To mix,grind, and break down food

• To regulate the body temperature

Which of the following is NOT one of the segments of the small intestine?

• Duodenum

• Jejunum

• Colon

• Ileum

What is the primary function of the small intestine

• Grinding food into a paste

• Absorbing nutrients

• Storing excess water

• Producing enzymes

Which part of the small intestine is responsible for continued breakdown of food?

• Jejunum

• Ileum

• Duodenum

• Colon