Human Nutrition and Digestive System Quiz

What is the primary function of the liver in digestion?

• To store bile

• To produce insulin

• To absorb nutrients

• To emulsify fats

Which enzyme is responsible for the breakdown of starch in the mouth?

• Lipase

• Pepsin

• Protease

• Amylase

What is the role of the cardiac sphincter muscle?

• To control the opening to the duodenum

• To store bile

• To produce digestive enzymes

• To control the opening to the stomach

Which part of the digestive system is primarily responsible for water re-absorption?

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

• Pancreas

• Stomach

What is the function of bile in digestion?

• To produce insulin

• To absorb carbohydrates

• To emulsify lipids

• To digest proteins

Which of the following is an endoparasite?

• Virus

• Mushroom

• Itch mite

• Athlete's foot

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

• To absorb nutrients

• To store bile

• To produce saliva

• To detoxify the body

Which enzyme is active in the stomach and breaks down proteins?

• Pepsin

• Lipase

• Amylase

• Maltase

What is the role of peristalsis in the digestive system?

• To move food through the alimentary canal

• To mechanically digest food

• To absorb nutrients

• To produce bile

Which of the following is a function of the pancreas?

• To store vitamins

• To produce bile

• To produce pancreatic juices

• To absorb water