Digestive System Quiz

What are the two main types of digestion mentioned in the text?

• Chemical digestion and absorption

• Mechanical digestion and defecation

• Chemical digestion and mechanical digestion

• Absorption and elimination

Which of the following is not a function of the accessory organs in the digestive system?

• Helping with the breakdown of food

• Holding food at any time

• Creating chemicals for digestion

• Breaking down carbohydrates as you chew

What is the role of amylase in digestion?

• It helps with the absorption of nutrients

• It breaks down proteins in the stomach

• It breaks down carbohydrates in the mouth

• It eliminates unabsorbed materials from the body

After chemical and mechanical digestion have occurred, which process is able to happen?

• Secretion

• Absorption

• Ingestion

• Elimination

Which organ is an accessory organ of the digestive system?

• The small intestine

• The pancreas

• The large intestine

• The esophagus

What type of digestion occurs in the mouth?

• Chemical digestion only

• Mechanical digestion only

• Both chemical digestion and mechanical digestion

• No digestion occurs in the mouth

What is saliva made of?

• Water, mucus, and digestive enzymes

• Water, acid, and mucus

• Enzymes, acid, and bile

• Mucus, bile, and water

What is food called once it has been chewed, moistened, and rolled into a ball?

• Chyme

• Bolus

• Epiglottis

• Peristalsis

How does your body prevent food from going down the windpipe?

• The stomach contracts

• The tongue blocks the way

• The epiglottis covers the windpipe

• Peristalsis pushes the food down

What are the smooth muscle contractions and relaxations of the esophagus called?

• Churning

• Bolus movement

• Peristalsis

• Mastication