Quiz on Digestion

Where does most nutrient absorption occur?

• Stomach

• Large Intestine

• Small Intestine

• Esophagus

Which part of the body benefits from the materials provided by food?

• The hair

• The nails

• The cells

• The teeth

What is shown in the diagram?

• A healthy hand

• A hand with a deep laceration wound

• A hand holding food

• A hand with a ring

What is the end product of protein digestion?

• Glucose

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Water

What is the final destination of glucose molecules after absorption?

• The liver

• The bloodstream

• The stomach

• The pancreas

Which of the following is NOT a part of mechanical digestion?

• Chewing

• Grinding

• Swallowing

• Absorbing

What is the first step in the digestive process?

• Chemical digestion

• Mechanical digestion

• Absorption

• Excretion

What is the main purpose of chemical digestion?

• To make food look more appealing

• To break down food into nutrients

• To cool down the body

• To speed up eating