Digestive System Quiz

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

• To store energy

• To circulate blood

• To produce hormones

• To break down food into nutrients

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for moving food from the mouth to the stomach?

• Trachea

• Esophagus

• Small intestine

• Large intestine

What type of digestion occurs in the stomach?

• Only chemical

• Only mechanical

• Neither mechanical nor chemical

• Both mechanical and chemical

Where does most of the digestion take place?

• Mouth

• Esophagus

• Large intestine

• Small intestine

What is the role of the large intestine in the digestive process?

• To store solid waste

• To produce saliva

• To absorb nutrients

• To break down proteins

Which organ is responsible for the initial breakdown of food?

• Small intestine

• Mouth

• Large intestine

• Stomach

What is the function of the pancreas in digestion?

• To absorb water

• To store vitamins

• To break down sugars

• To produce bile

What happens if the pancreas is not functioning properly?

• The body cannot break down proteins

• The body cannot produce saliva

• The body cannot regulate sugar levels

• The body cannot absorb fats

Which nutrient is primarily turned into energy by the body?

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

What is the role of insulin in the body?

• To absorb nutrients

• To regulate sugar levels

• To produce bile

• To break down proteins