6. Digestive System slides revision

Which structure runs from the mouth to the anus and forms the main pathway of digestion?

• Respiratory tract

• Alimentary canal (gastrointestinal tract or GUT)

• Urogenital tract

• Lymphatic vessels

A student is planning revision for the digestive system. Which strategy aligns with active recall to strengthen memory against the forgetting curve?

• Reread notes passively without testing yourself

• Copy diagrams without labels

• Quiz yourself by listing the organs of the alimentary canal from memory and checking accuracy

• Highlight every sentence in the textbook

Which structure connects the pharynx to the stomach?

• Oesophagus

• Duodenum

• Jejunum

• Rectum

• Appendix

Which gland is among the salivary glands?

• Thymus

• Parotid gland

• Pituitary gland

• Adrenal gland

• Thyroid

Which structure is correctly paired with its digestive system classification?

• Pancreas — part of the large intestine

• Cecum — part of the small intestine

• Jejunum — part of the small intestine

• Gallbladder — part of the small intestine

• Pharynx — part of the large intestine

What is the muscular tube carrying food from mouth to stomach?

• Pharynx

• Oesophagus

• Trachea

• Duodenum

• Rectum

Which structure is part of the large intestine and leads to the anal canal?

• Jejunum

• Colon

• Duodenum

• Ileum

• Pharynx

Which salivary enzyme specifically targets starches?

• Pepsin targets proteins

• Lingual lipase targets fats

• Amylase (ptyalin) targets starches

• Trypsin targets nucleic acids

• Sucrase targets proteins

Which of the following is the correct order of regions of the small intestine?

• Ileum → Duodenum → Jejunum

• Duodenum → Jejunum → Ileum

• Jejunum → Ileum → Duodenum

• Cecum → Ascending colon → Ileum

• Rectum → Sigmoid colon → Cecum

Which structure hangs at the rear of the mouth and prevents food from entering the nose when swallowing?

• Epiglottis

• Uvula

• Larynx

• Tonsil