Digestive System Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?

• Detoxify harmful chemicals

• Metabolize proteins

• Store bile

• Produce bile

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

• Absorb water and electrolytes

• Store bile

• 90% absorption of nutrients

• Produce digestive enzymes

Which enzyme is responsible for carbohydrate digestion in the oral cavity?

• Pepsin

• Lingual lipase

• Trypsinogen

• Salivary amylase

What is the role of the pyloric sphincter?

• Regulate the secretion of gastric juices

• Prevent backflow of bile into the stomach

• Control the passage of chyme from the stomach to the small intestine

• Control the passage of food from the esophagus to the stomach

Which of the following is a hormone that stimulates the secretion of bile and pancreatic enzymes?

• Gastrin

• Secretin

• Cholecystokinin

• Somatostatin

What is the primary function of the large intestine?

• Absorb nutrients

• Produce digestive enzymes

• Absorb water and electrolytes

• Store bile

Which structure is responsible for the emulsification of fats?

• Pancreatic lipase

• Bile

• Salivary amylase

• Pepsin

Which of the following is NOT a section of the small intestine?

• Jejunum

• Ileum

• Duodenum

• Cecum

What is the function of goblet cells in the gastrointestinal tract?

• Secrete digestive enzymes

• Secrete hormones

• Produce mucus

• Absorb nutrients

Which of the following is a pathology related to the digestive system?

• Diabetes

• Cirrhosis

• Asthma

• Hypertension