Digestive System Unit Exam

Which organ pushes food down to the stomach?

• Mouth

• Esophagus

• Rectum

• Large intestine

Digestion begins...

• In your stomach

• In your mouth

• In your small intestine

• In your large intestine

Nutrients from digested food are absorbed in which digestive organ?

• Small Intestine

• Stomach

• Large Intestine

• Gallbladder

Which of the following is NOT an organ of the digestive system?

• Stomach

• Liver

• Heart

• Small intestine

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

• Absorb nutrients

• Break down proteins

• Produce bile

• Filter blood

In which part of the digestive system does the majority of nutrient absorption occur?

• Stomach

• Large intestine

• Small intestine

• Esophagus

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down starches into sugars in the mouth?

• Pepsin

• Lipase

• Amylase

• Lactase

What is the role of the liver in digestion?

• It produces digestive enzymes

• It absorbs vitamins

• It produces bile to help digest fats

• It stores undigested food

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

• To digest proteins

• To absorb water and salts

• To produce digestive enzymes

• To absorb sugars

Which of the following is NOT a part of the small intestine?

• Duodenum

• Jejunum

• Ileum

• Appendix