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Digestive System Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the major function of the large intestine?

a)

Absorption of nutrients

b)

Production of digestive enzymes

c)

Reabsorption of water

d)

Breakdown of lipids

2.

Which organ produces bile to help breakdown lipids?

a)

Liver

b)

Gallbladder

c)

Pancreas

d)

Stomach

3.

What is the first step of digestion in the human digestive system?

a)

Absorption

b)

Elimination

c)

Ingestion

d)

Digestion

4.

What is the purpose of peristalsis in the oesophagus?

a)

To break down proteins

b)

To absorb nutrients

c)

To move food down to the stomach

d)

To neutralize acid chyme

5.

Which biomolecule is broken down by salivary amylase in the mouth?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic acids

6.

What is the purpose of the epiglottis?

a)

To produce gastric juice

b)

To absorb nutrients

c)

To block the windpipe when swallowing

d)

To break down carbohydrates

7.

What is the resulting substance of the churning of the stomach?

a)

Bile

b)

Chyme

c)

Gastric juice

d)

Saliva

8.

Which organ is responsible for significant chemical digestion of all four biomolecules?

a)

Liver

b)

Gallbladder

c)

Pancreas

d)

Small intestine

9.

What is the function of the villi in the small intestine?

a)

To absorb nutrients

b)

To produce digestive enzymes

c)

To store bile

d)

To break down lipids

10.

Which disorder often involves an issue with the small intestine?

a)

Coeliac disease

b)

Diverticulitis

c)

Heartburn

d)

Dry mouth