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WorksheetsDigestive System Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the major function of the large intestine?
Absorption of nutrients
Production of digestive enzymes
Reabsorption of water
Breakdown of lipids
Which organ produces bile to help breakdown lipids?
Liver
Gallbladder
Pancreas
Stomach
What is the first step of digestion in the human digestive system?
Absorption
Elimination
Ingestion
Digestion
What is the purpose of peristalsis in the oesophagus?
To break down proteins
To absorb nutrients
To move food down to the stomach
To neutralize acid chyme
Which biomolecule is broken down by salivary amylase in the mouth?
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic acids
What is the purpose of the epiglottis?
To produce gastric juice
To absorb nutrients
To block the windpipe when swallowing
To break down carbohydrates
What is the resulting substance of the churning of the stomach?
Bile
Chyme
Gastric juice
Saliva
Which organ is responsible for significant chemical digestion of all four biomolecules?
Liver
Gallbladder
Pancreas
Small intestine
What is the function of the villi in the small intestine?
To absorb nutrients
To produce digestive enzymes
To store bile
To break down lipids
Which disorder often involves an issue with the small intestine?
Coeliac disease
Diverticulitis
Heartburn
Dry mouth
