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WorksheetsGastrointestinal Tract Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 2mins
Which of the following is the primary function of the gastrointestinal tract?
Filtration of blood
Production of red blood cells
Digestion and absorption of nutrients
Regulation of body temperature
Which part of the GIT is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption?
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Esophagus
What is the primary function of the stomach in digestion?
Absorption of nutrients
Breakdown of carbohydrates
Storage and mixing of food with digestive juices
Absorption of water and electrolytes
Which enzyme, secreted by the pancreas, is responsible for the breakdown of proteins in the small intestine?
Amylase
Lipase
Trypsin
Lactase
The liver produces bile, which is stored in the
Pancreas
Stomach
Gallbladder
Small intestine
What is the role of the large intestine in digestion?
Breakdown of proteins
Absorption of nutrients
Absorption of water and formation of feces
Production of digestive enzymes
Which of the following is NOT a part of the small intestine?
Duodenum
Jejunum
Ileum
Cecum
Which hormone stimulates the secretion of gastric acid in the stomach?
Insulin
Gastrin
Secretin
Cholecystokinin (CCK)
The process of peristalsis in the GIT is responsible for:
Secretion of digestive enzymes
Mixing of food with digestive juices
Propulsion of food through the digestive tract
Absorption of nutrients
The primary site for lipid digestion in the GIT is the:
Mouth
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
