Quiz on the Large Intestine

What is the main function of the large intestine?

• To digest proteins

• To absorb water and nutrients

• To break down fats

• To produce bile

Why is the large intestine called "large"?

• It is longer than the small intestine

• It is wider than the small intestine

• It is heavier than the small intestine

• It is more flexible than the small intestine

What type of muscle is found in the large intestine?

• Skeletal muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Voluntary muscle

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

• 3 feet

• 5 feet

• 7 feet

• 10 feet

What is stored in the large intestine until it is eliminated?

• Nutrients

• Water

• Stool or feces

• Enzymes

What helps keep the large intestine healthy?

• Eating a lot of sugar

• Eating fruits and vegetables

• Drinking soda

• Eating fried foods

What is the shape of the large intestine?

• Circular

• Tube-shaped

• Square

• Triangular

What is the role of smooth muscle in the large intestine?

• To digest food

• To push waste through the intestine

• To absorb nutrients

• To produce enzymes

What system is the large intestine a part of?

• Respiratory system

• Circulatory system

• Digestive system

• Nervous system

What is the texture of the inner wall of the large intestine?

• Rough

• Smooth

• Flat

• Bumpy