Digestive System Quiz

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

• Production of bile

• Regulation of blood sugar levels

• Initial mechanical breakdown of food and mixing with saliva

• Absorption of nutrients

Which organ is responsible for pushing food down to the stomach through peristalsis?

• Pancreas

• Liver

• Stomach

• Esophagus

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

• Absorb water and electrolytes, form feces for excretion

• Produce digestive enzymes

• Regulate blood sugar levels

• Store excess nutrients

Which organ produces bile to aid in digestion and detoxification?

• Pancreas

• Stomach

• Liver

• Kidney

What is the name of the tube that connects the throat to the stomach?

• intestine

• trachea

• esophagus

• pancreas

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

• The liver produces bile to aid in fat digestion and detoxifies harmful substances.

• The liver produces red blood cells

• The liver stores excess water for the body

• The liver secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels

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

• Absorb nutrients from food

• Regulate blood sugar levels

• Transport food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach

• Produce digestive enzymes

Which part of the digestive system absorbs water and salts from undigested food?

• Small intestine

• Stomach

• Esophagus

• Large intestine (colon)

What is the name of the process where food is broken down into smaller molecules in the digestive system?

• excretion

• absorption

• digestion

• metabolism

Which organ in the digestive system stores and concentrates bile?

• pancreas

• small intestine

• gallbladder

• esophagus