Medical Science Quiz

Which organ is responsible for breaking down food into nutrients necessary for the body?

• Liver

• Small Intestine

• Pancreas

• Stomach

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

• Absorbs nutrients

• Moistens food

• Digests proteins

• Produces bile

Which type of cells in the stomach secrete HCl and gastric intrinsic factor?

• Parietal cells

• Surface lining cells

• Mucus neck cells

• Chief cells

What is the primary function of the large intestine?

• Produces bile

• Absorbs nutrients

• Digests food

• Compacts feces

Which gland is the body's largest gland and is involved in detoxification and synthesis of proteins?

• Pancreas

• Liver

• Gall Bladder

• Salivary Glands

What is the function of Kupffer cells in the liver?

• Store vitamin A

• Phagocytosis

• Detoxification

• Produce bile

Which region of the small intestine is responsible for the absorption of nutrients?

• Cecum

• Ileum

• Jejunum

• Duodenum

What is the primary function of the tongue in the oral cavity?

• Production of saliva

• Chewing

• Swallowing

• Taste perception

Which type of cells in the oral cavity secrete mucus to protect and lubricate the lining?

• M cells

• Surface absorptive cells

• Goblet cells

• Enteroendocrine cells

What is the primary function of the gall bladder in the digestive system?

• Digests fats

• Produces enzymes

• Absorbs nutrients

• Stores bile