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WorksheetsQuiz on : Lecture 2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the primary function of digestion?
To absorb nutrients directly
To break down food into simpler substances
To produce digestive enzymes
To store energy
Which part of the digestive tract is responsible for maximum digestion?
Stomach
Large intestine
Mouth
Small intestine
What enzyme in saliva begins the digestion of starch?
Lipase
Pepsin
Amylase
Trypsin
Which organ produces bile for fat digestion?
Pancreas
Liver
Gall bladder
Stomach
What is the main role of the large intestine?
Secretion of digestive juices
Reabsorption of water
Absorption of nutrients
Digestion of proteins
What is the term for the breakdown of complex substances into simpler compounds?
Catabolism
Anabolism
Metabolism
Digestion
Which hormone stimulates gall bladder contraction?
Insulin
Secretin
Cholecystokinin
Gastrin
What is the primary function of villi in the small intestine?
To increase surface area for absorption
To store bile
To produce digestive enzymes
To transport nutrients
Which of the following factors can slow down digestion?
Eating small meals
Anger and worry
Chewing food well
Strong acids
What is the waste product of digestion and absorption called?
Feces
Chyme
Villi
Bile
