Digestive System Quiz

Which phase of digestion involves the movement of food from the throat to the stomach using muscle movement called peristalsis?

• Elimination

• Absorption

• Movement

• Ingestion

Which organ is responsible for secreting enzymes to assist in digestion and regulate blood glucose levels?

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Spleen

• Gall bladder

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

• Acts as a reservoir for bile

• Filters out toxins and waste

• Absorbs nutrients from the food

• Stores food and breaks it down into tiny pieces

Which part of the large intestine is responsible for absorbing 80% of ingested water, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids?

• Caecum

• Appendix

• Ascending colon

• Transverse colon

What is the main function of the salivary glands in the digestive system?

• Store bile secreted by the liver

• Regulate blood glucose levels

• Secrete saliva to lubricate food and aid in digestion

• Produce bile to help digest fat

Which organ in the digestive system is the largest lymphatic organ in the body?

• Liver

• Gall bladder

• Pancreas

• Spleen

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

• Absorb nutrients from the food

• Store food and break it down into tiny pieces

• Move food from the throat to the stomach using peristalsis

• Secrete mucus

Which part of the digestive system is a J-shaped muscular bag that mixes food with digestive juices containing enzymes to break down proteins and lipids?

• Small intestine

• Mouth

• Pharynx

• Stomach