Digest

Which of the following is the correct order for the major parts of the gastrointestinal tract?

• oesophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, mouth

• mouth, stomach, oesophagus, large intestine, small intestine

• mouth, small intestine, stomach, oesophagus, large intestine

• mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

What is the function of the gall bladder? *2015 Q26

• absorption of fat

• digestion of fat

• production of bile

• storage of bile

In the alimentary canal, most water is absorbed in the

• oesophagus

• stomach

• small intestine

• colon

Metamucil is full of _________________ which helps keep us regular and acts as a colon scrubber.

• Sugar

• Fiber

• Starch

• Chitin

Digestion begins here

• Mouth

• Large Intestine

• Stomach

• Small Intestine

The esophagus leads to the

• Stomach

• Intestines

• Liver

• Pancreas

Produces insulin and enzymes to help digest food:

• Liver

• Gallbladder

• Esophagus

• Pancreas

The majority of nutrients are absorbed here:

• Small Intestines

• Pancreas

• Stomach

• Esophagus

Place where water is reabsorbed from undigested matter

• Mouth

• Salivary Glands

• Liver

• Large Intestines

What is the primary function of the stomach in the digestive system?

• To absorb nutrients

• To break down food using acids and enzymes

• To transport food to the intestines

• To produce insulin