WorksheetsRside A&P12 Digestive System
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the process of wave-like muscle contractions that moves food through the digestive tract?
Pericardium
Peristalsis
Pepsin
Pericoronitis
What are these structures call that are found on the lining of the small intestine?
Gallbladder
Villi
Sphincter
Duodenum
What is one function of this organ?
storage of food
homeostasis of blood sugar
chemical digestion of carbohydrates
emulsification of fats
What is NOT a function of this organ?
production of bile
remove toxins from blood
absorption of nutrients
storage of iron, vitamins A, D, E, K
Which organ conducts mechanical digestion?
esophagus
large intestine
pancreas
mouth
Which organ conducts chemical digestion of fats?
esophagus
stomach
small intestine
large intestine
Which organ conducts chemical digestion of carbohydrates?
esophagus
stomach
small intestine
large intestine
Which organ absorbs nutrients?
mouth
stomach
small intestine
large intestine
Which organ absorbs water, salts, vitamins?
mouth
stomach
small intestine
large intestine
What is the function of the gall bladder?
produce bile
store bile
produce enzymes
store enzymes
From which organ(s) does the duodenum receive secretions?
pancreas
gall bladder
stomach
large intestine
Which digestive organ starts the process of chemical digestion?
mouth
esophagus
stomach
small intestine
Which is NOT a function of the stomach?
storage of food
mechanical digestion
chemical digestion of proteins
chemical digestion of carbohydrates
In what organ do helpful bacteria live?
esophagus
stomach
small intestine
large intestine
