Digestive System Review

What is the function of the pancreas in the digestive system?

• To produce digestive enzymes and hormones, including insulin.

• To store bile produced by the liver.

• To absorb nutrients from digested food.

• To break down carbohydrates into simple sugars.

What is the small intestine's role in digestion?

• To absorb nutrients from digested food.

• To break down food into smaller pieces.

• To store waste products before excretion.

• To produce digestive enzymes.

What is the function of the epiglottis in the digestive system?

• A flap of tissue that seals off the windpipe and prevents food from entering.

• A muscle that helps in the movement of food through the esophagus.

• A gland that produces digestive enzymes for breaking down food.

• A structure that absorbs nutrients from digested food.

What organ produces bile?

• Stomach

• Pancreas

• Liver

• Gallbladder

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

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

• Esophagus

What is the function of the gallbladder in digestion?

• To store and concentrate bile produced by the liver.

• To produce digestive enzymes for breaking down food.

• To absorb nutrients from digested food.

• To regulate blood sugar levels.

What is the process by which nutrients are taken into the bloodstream called?

• Digestion

• Absorption

• Metabolism

• Excretion

What is the role of saliva in the digestive process?

• Saliva helps in the absorption of nutrients.

• Saliva contains enzymes that begin the breakdown of carbohydrates.

• Saliva neutralizes stomach acid.

• Saliva acts as a lubricant for food during swallowing.

What is the process of physically breaking food into smaller pieces using the teeth and tongue called?

• Chemical digestion

• Mechanical digestion

• Absorption

• Metabolism

What is the primary function of the stomach in digestion?

• To absorb nutrients from food.

• To break down food using acids and enzymes.

• To store food before digestion.

• To produce bile for fat digestion.