Quiz on the Small Intestine and Pancreas

What is the main function of the small intestine?

• To store food

• To break down food

• To produce bile

• To absorb oxygen

How long is the small intestine in an adult if stretched out?

• 5 to 10 feet

• 10 to 15 feet

• 16 to 20 feet

• 25 to 30 feet

What are the finger-like structures inside the small intestine called?

• Cilia

• Villi

• Papillae

• Microvilli

What type of muscle is found in the wall of the small intestine?

• Cardiac muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Striated muscle

What mixes with bile and pancreatic juice in the small intestine?

• Chyme

• Blood

• Saliva

• Water

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Where is the pancreas located?

• In front of the stomach

• Behind the stomach

• Above the liver

• Below the intestines

What does the pancreas produce to help digestion?

• Bile

• Saliva

• Pancreatic juice

• Gastric acid

What substances in pancreatic juice help break down food?

• Hormones

• Enzymes

• Vitamins

• Minerals

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What does pancreatic juice help break down in the small intestine?

• Water and minerals

• Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats

• Vitamins and minerals

• Fiber and starch

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Why is the small intestine named 'small'?

• It is shorter than the large intestine

• It is narrower than the large intestine

• It has fewer functions

• It is less important