Digestive System Quiz

Which of the following is a function of the digestive system?

• Circulation

• Ingestion

• Respiration

• Filtration

What is the process called where nutrients are taken into the body after digestion?

• Elimination

• Absorption

• Ingestion

• Digestion

Which term refers to the study of disease conditions affecting the digestive system?

• Cardiology

• Neurology

• Gastroenterology

• Dermatology

What is the process called when food material is taken into the mouth?

• Digestion

• Absorption

• Ingestion

• Excretion

During digestion, proteins are broken down into what?

• Glucose

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Triglycerides

Which of the following is a result of the breakdown of sugars during digestion?

• Amino acids

• Glucose

• Fatty acids

• Triglycerides

What aids the breakdown of complex nutrients during digestion?

• Hormones

• Blood cells

• Digestive enzymes

• Nerve signals

Through which part of the body does digested food pass into the bloodstream?

• Stomach lining

• Small intestine lining

• Large intestine lining

• Esophagus lining

What is the primary purpose of cells burning nutrients?

• To store energy

• To release energy

• To create new cells

• To produce waste

What is the main function of the stomach in the digestive system?

• Absorb nutrients

• Store bile

• Break down food

• Produce insulin