Digestive System Quiz

Which of the following is a part of the digestive system?

• Heart

• Stomach

• Lungs

• Brain

What is the primary function of the small intestine in the digestive system?

• To chew food

• To absorb nutrients

• To produce saliva

• To store waste

Arrange the following steps of the digestive process in the correct order: ingestion, absorption, digestion, elimination.

• Ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination

• Digestion, ingestion, absorption, elimination

• Absorption, ingestion, digestion, elimination

• Elimination, absorption, digestion, ingestion

Which of the following best describes the role of the esophagus in the digestive system?

• It grinds food into smaller pieces.

• It transports food from the mouth to the stomach.

• It absorbs water and minerals.

• It produces digestive enzymes.

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

• To break down proteins

• To absorb water and form feces

• To produce insulin

• To digest carbohydrates

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the initial (who starts it) breakdown of carbohydrates?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Mouth

• Large intestine