Digestion Test Review

The duodenum is ...

• the last part of the small intestine
• the first part of the small intestine
• a part of the large intestine
• a bone in the leg

In the small intestine, villi are...

• large flat structures
• holes in the surface

• enzymes

• small finger-like projections

The flap of tissue that covers the trachea to keep food out of the lungs is called the _____________.

• trachea

• esophagus

• epiglottis

• vocal chords

The canine tooth has a — coloured background?

• Blue

• Orange

• Red

In the digestive system, where does the process of nutrient absorption primarily take place?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

• Esophagus

What part of the digestive system is colored in the diagram?

• Tongue

• Trachea

• Small Intestine

• Esophagus

The process of moving broken down nutrients into the body is known as...

• Egestion

• Digestion

• Ingestion

• Absorption

What is chyme?

• A semi-fluid mass of partially digested food.

• A type of bacteria found in the intestines.

• A type of enzyme produced in the stomach.

• A solid mass of undigested food.

The enzyme amylase digests...

• carbohydrates
• proteins
• fats
• vitamins
• all of the above

Chewing food is an example of _____________.

• chemical digestion
• mechanical digestion