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Digestive System Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Draw an arrow pointing to the stomach.

2.

Draw an arrow pointing to the liver.

3.

Draw an arrow pointing to the oral cavity.

4.

Draw an arrow pointing to the large intestine.

5.

Draw an arrow pointing to the esophagus.

6.

Draw an arrow pointing to the small intestine.

7.

What part of the digestive system does most of the nutrient absorption?

(a)  

8.

Where does the body produce hydrochloric acid for digestion?

(a)  

9.

What organ is responsible for producing bile?

(a)  

10.

What term is sometimes used to refer to the mouth?

(a)  

11.

What part of the large intestine acts as a reserve for helpful bacteria?

(a)  

12.

Which of the following is not considered an accessory organ of the small intestine?

a)

Appendix

b)

Gallbladder

c)

Liver

d)

Pancreas

13.

The gallbladder is responsible for what two functions?

a)

Producing bile

b)

Storing bacteria

c)

Storing bile

d)

Concentrating bile

14.

The large intestine is inhabited by trillions of bacteria which have what function?

a)
The bacteria in the large intestine aid in digestion, produce vitamins, and protect against pathogens.
b)
The bacteria in the large intestine primarily cause diseases.
c)
The bacteria in the large intestine only serve to break down proteins.
d)
The bacteria in the large intestine are responsible for producing energy directly.
15.

The small intestine is divided into three sections. Which is not one of the three sections?

a)

Addendum

b)

Duodenum

c)

Illeum

d)

Jejunum

16.

The large intestine is primarily responsible for what functions of the digestive system?

a)

Absorbing water

b)

Mechanical digestion

c)

Forming feces from the food

d)

Producing digestive enzymes

17.

Digestion begins in the mouth with chewing and saliva.

a)
True
b)
False
18.

The stomach is sometimes referred to as the colon.

a)
True
b)
False
19.

The tongue manipulates food within the mouth and then assists in swallowing.

a)
True
b)
False
20.

The esophagus is opened for swallowing as the epiglottis lifts.

a)
True
b)
False