Digestive System Quiz

Which organ functions to mechanically and chemically break down food?

• Liver

• Stomach

• Small Intestine

• Large Intestine

Which enzyme breaks down proteins into amino acids?

• Salivary Glands

• Stomach

• Pancreas

• Small Intestine

Where does the absorption of nutrients occur?

• Mouth

• Esophagus

• Stomach

• Small Intestine

What is the main function of the large intestine?

• Absorb nutrients

• Mechanically break down food

• Absorb water and form feces

• Produce digestive enzymes

Which vitamin is fat-soluble and stored in the body?

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin B complex

• Vitamin A, D, E, K

• All answers are correct

Which mineral is important for bone and teeth formation?

• Iron

• Calcium

• Iodine

• Phosphorus

What is peristalsis?

• Chewing food

• Squeezing food in the stomach

• Mixing food in the intestines

• Swallowing food

Fiber-rich foods can help prevent...

• Constipation

• Diabetes

• High Cholesterol

• All answers are correct

Which organ produces bile?

• Pancreas

• Liver

• Gallbladder

• Stomach

Which nutrient serves as the main source of energy for the body?

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

• Fat

• Vitamin