Enzymes and Digestive System Quiz

Which enzyme works on cane sugar?

• Sucrase

• Amylase

• Trypsin

• Pepsin

What is the role of trypsin?

• Works on starch

• Works on proteins

• Works on malt sugars

• Works on milk sugars

Where does the stomach's lower pyloric sphincter lead?

• Jejunum

• Duodenum

• Large intestine

• Esophagus

What is the middle section of the small intestines called?

• Duodenum

• Ileum

• Jejunum

• Colon

Which type of tooth is used for grinding and crushing?

• Incisor

• Cuspid

• Molar

• Canine

Put the following parts of the colon in order from the ileum of the small intestine to the rectum: Cecum, Ascending colon, Transverse colon, Descending colon, Sigmoid colon.

• Cecum, Ascending colon, Transverse colon, Descending colon, Sigmoid colon

• Sigmoid colon, Descending colon, Transverse colon, Ascending colon, Cecum

• Ascending colon, Cecum, Transverse colon, Sigmoid colon, Descending colon

• Transverse colon, Ascending colon, Cecum, Sigmoid colon, Descending colon

The final product that results from the digestion of carbohydrates is:

• Glucose

• Sucrose

• Lactose

• Maltose

The first, and shortest, segment of the small intestine is the

• Ileum

• Jejunum

• Duodenum

• Cecum

Which of the following is not a function of the stomach

• Secretion of gastric acids and enzymes

• Regulates rate at which chyme is emptied into the small intestine

• Main organ for absorption of water

• Holding area for food

How many layers of muscle are in the stomach?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 1