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The Digestive System

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ of the digestive system?

a)

Mouth

b)

Gall Bladder

c)

Liver

d)

Pancreas

2.

Which structure seals off the trachea when swallowing so that food & fluid do not go "down the wrong pipe" and cause choking?

a)

Uvula

b)

Epiglottis

c)

Soft Palate

d)

Esophagus

3.

Which of the following is NOT part of the stomach?

a)

Cardia

b)

Fundus

c)

Duodenum

d)

Pylorus

4.

In which organ does nutrient absorption occur in digestion?

a)

Esophagus

b)

Stomach

c)

Small Intestine

d)

Large Intestine

5.

Which salivary gland is located under the tonue?

a)

Parotid Gland

b)

Sublingual Gland

c)

Submandibular Gland

d)

None of these

6.

Amylase, a digestive enzyme, is responsible for the chemical breakdown of which macronutrient?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Lipids

d)

Proteins

7.

Which digestive hormone promotes the release of Hydrocholoric Acid and Gastric Juice?

a)

CCK

b)

Gastrin

c)

Ghrelin

d)

Secretin

8.

Which digestive hormone makes a person feel "full"?

a)

CCK

b)

Gastrin

c)

Insulin

d)

Secretin

9.

Which teeth are the largest and best for grinding & mashing food?

a)

Bi-cuspids

b)

Canines

c)

Incisors

d)

Molars

10.

Which organ in the alimentary canal is responsible for re-absorbing water from indigestible food remnants?

a)

Colon (Large Intestine)

b)

Mouth

c)

Small Intestines

d)

Stomach