OrganKits - NutriHealth video quiz

What is the main function of the digestive system?

• To absorb oxygen

• To break down food into nutrients

• To produce energy

• To remove waste from the body

What role does saliva play in the digestive process?

• It only helps in swallowing food

• It starts the breakdown of carbohydrates with enzymes

• It provides nutrients for the body

• It neutralizes stomach acid

What substance in the stomach helps break down proteins?

• Bile

• Hydrochloric acid

• Amylase

• Pancreatic enzymes

Where does most nutrient absorption occur?

• Stomach

• Large intestine

• Small intestine

• Esophagus

What is the primary role of the large intestine in digestion?

• Absorbing nutrients

• Breaking down proteins

• Absorbing water and forming waste

• Producing digestive enzymes