Human Digestive System Quiz

What is the role of the organs in the digestive system?

• To break down food into smaller components for absorption and assimilation

• To pump blood throughout the body

• To send signals to the brain

• To protect the body from infections

What is the primary function of the stomach?

• To store food temporarily

• To produce blood cells

• To filter waste from the blood

• To absorb nutrients directly into the bloodstream

Which of the following processes occurs in the stomach?

• Mechanical digestion through muscular contractions

• Absorption of oxygen into the blood

• Production of insulin

• Filtration of toxins from the blood

What type of digestion occurs in the stomach through the action of acids and enzymes?

• Chemical digestion

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Fermentation

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What are the two key functions of the pancreas?

• Produces hormones and stores vitamins

• Produces enzymes and regulates blood sugar

• Produces enzymes and breaks down nutrients

• Produces bile and filters toxins

Which of the following nutrients does the pancreas help break down?

• Vitamins and minerals

• Sugars, fats, proteins, and starches

• Water and fiber

• Carbohydrates and nucleic acids

What does the liver continually produce to aid in fat digestion and nutrient absorption?

• Insulin

• Bile

• Saliva

• Gastric juice

What is one of the functions of the liver in the digestive system?

• Producing insulin

• Absorbing water

• Processing toxins and removing them from the blood

• Breaking down carbohydrates

What is the primary role of the gallbladder in the digestive system?

• To produce bile

• To store and concentrate bile

• To break down proteins

• To absorb nutrients

What is the primary function of bile?

• To break down proteins

• To break down fats into fatty acids

• To absorb nutrients

• To produce digestive enzymes