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WorksheetsThe Digestive System
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ of the digestive system?
Mouth
Gall Bladder
Liver
Pancreas
Which structure seals off the trachea when swallowing so that food & fluid do not go "down the wrong pipe" and cause choking?
Uvula
Epiglottis
Soft Palate
Esophagus
Which of the following is NOT part of the stomach?
Cardia
Fundus
Duodenum
Pylorus
In which organ does nutrient absorption occur in digestion?
Esophagus
Stomach
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
Which salivary gland is located under the tonue?
Parotid Gland
Sublingual Gland
Submandibular Gland
None of these
Amylase, a digestive enzyme, is responsible for the chemical breakdown of which macronutrient?
Carbohydrates
Fats
Lipids
Proteins
Which digestive hormone promotes the release of Hydrocholoric Acid and Gastric Juice?
CCK
Gastrin
Ghrelin
Secretin
Which digestive hormone makes a person feel "full"?
CCK
Gastrin
Insulin
Secretin
Which teeth are the largest and best for grinding & mashing food?
Bi-cuspids
Canines
Incisors
Molars
Which organ in the alimentary canal is responsible for re-absorbing water from indigestible food remnants?
Colon (Large Intestine)
Mouth
Small Intestines
Stomach
