Digestive System TITD

What is the primary function of the oral cavity in the digestive system?

• Absorption of nutrients

• Secretion of bile

• Mechanical breakdown of food

• Production of insulin

Which structure connects the oral cavity to the stomach?

• Esophagus

• Large intestine

• Pancreas

• Liver

What is the main function of the stomach in digestion?

• Nutrient absorption

• Enzyme production

• Chemical breakdown of food

• Water absorption

Which part of the digestive system is primarily involved in the absorption of nutrients?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

• Esophagus

What is the primary role of the large intestine in digestion?

• Protein synthesis

• Carbohydrate breakdown

• Water and electrolyte absorption

• Enzyme secretion

Which accessory organ of the digestive system produces enzymes that help in digestion?

• Gallbladder

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Spleen

What is the role of bile in the digestive system?

• Breaking down proteins

• Emulsifying fats

• Absorbing vitamins

• Digesting carbohydrates

Where is bile stored before it is released into the small intestine?

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Gallbladder

• Stomach

Which section of the small intestine is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption?

• Duodenum

• Jejunum

• Ileum

• Cecum

The esophagus is characterized by which type of muscular movement that helps in transporting food to the stomach?

• Voluntary contraction

• Peristalsis

• Diffusion

• Osmosis