Digestive System Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

• Excretion

• Circulation

• Respiration

• Ingestion

Which organ is primarily responsible for the absorption of nutrients?

• Stomach

• Small Intestine

• Large Intestine

• Esophagus

What is the role of the salivary glands?

• Secrete digestive enzymes

• Produce bile

• Store food

• Absorb nutrients

What is the function of the pyloric sphincter?

• Facilitates swallowing

• Prevents acid reflux

• Controls food entry into the small intestine

• Regulates bile flow

Which enzyme begins the digestion of starch in the mouth?

• Trypsin

• Salivary amylase

• Lipase

• Pepsin

What is the primary function of the large intestine?

• Digestion of proteins

• Absorption of water

• Secretion of enzymes

• Production of bile

What is chyme?

• Undigested food

• Bile

• Saliva

• Partially digested food

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for mechanical digestion?

• Mouth

• Esophagus

• Rectum

• Anus

What is the main role of the pancreas in digestion?

• Produce bile

• Store food

• Absorb nutrients

• Secrete digestive enzymes

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

• Absorb nutrients

• Produce bile

• Digest proteins

• Store carbohydrates