Exploring the Gastrointestinal System

What is another name for the gastrointestinal system?

• Respiratory system

• Circulatory system

• Digestive system

• Nervous system

Which nutrient helps fight infections and make healthy cells?

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Vitamins

What is the GI tract also known as?

• Nervous tract

• Digestive tract

• Respiratory tract

• Circulatory tract

What process allows food to move through the hollow organs?

• Osmosis

• Diffusion

• Peristalsis

• Filtration

Which part of the stomach is closest to the esophagus?

• Fundus

• Cardia

• Body

• Antrum

What is the smallest section of the small intestine?

• Duodenum

• Ileum

• Jejunum

• Cecum

Which part of the large intestine is responsible for fermentation?

• Sigmoid colon

• Descending colon

• Transverse colon

• Ascending colon

What is the function of the ileocecal valve?

• Store waste

• Absorb nutrients

• Produce digestive enzymes

• Prevent backflow into the small intestine

Which enzyme in the salivary gland helps break down starches and sugars?

• Maltase

• Lipase

• Pepsin

• Salivary amylase

What do Peyer’s patches protect the gastrointestinal tract from?

• Nutrients

• Enzymes

• Hormones

• Pathogens