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WorksheetsDigestive System Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following raises blood sugar?
Amylin
Gastrin
Glucagon
Insulin
All of these accessory organs are essential to life because:
They perform vital functions that the body cannot do without.
They are not essential, but they help in improving bodily functions.
They are only needed during certain life stages.
They have no significant role in the body's functioning.
The acid found inside the stomach is:
Sulfuric acid
Hydrochloric acid
Acetic acid
Citric acid
What is the only structure associated with ingestion?
Mouth
Stomach
Esophagus
Intestine
A bolus is:
a type of medication
a single dose of a drug or other medicinal preparation given all at once
a type of surgical procedure
a type of medical imaging technique
What are the 6 phases of digestion?
Ingestion, Propulsion, Mechanical digestion, Chemical digestion, Absorption, Defecation
Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, Circulation, Excretion, Respiration
Ingestion, Propulsion, Absorption, Circulation, Excretion, Defecation
Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, Assimilation, Excretion, Defecation
What occurs in the colon to prepare for defecation?
Absorption of nutrients
Absorption of water
Digestion of proteins
Production of bile
Which correctly represents the parts of the colon?
Ascending colon, Transverse colon, Descending colon, Sigmoid colon, Cecum, Rectum, Anus
Ascending colon, Transverse colon, Descending colon, Sigmoid colon, Cecum, Rectum, Appendix
Ascending colon, Transverse colon, Descending colon, Sigmoid colon, Cecum, Rectum, Ileum
Ascending colon, Transverse colon, Descending colon, Sigmoid colon, Cecum, Rectum, Jejunum
What do you think malabsorption is? Where on the digestive tract would this most likely occur?
The inability of the body to absorb nutrients and/or water from food, occurring in the small intestine for nutrients and the colon for water.
The ability of the body to absorb all nutrients and water efficiently, occurring in the stomach.
A condition where the body absorbs too many nutrients, occurring in the esophagus.
A process where the body absorbs nutrients and water only in the large intestine.
What is the role of the gallbladder in digestion?
Stores bile, aids in the digestion of fats, thickens bile
Produces insulin, regulates blood sugar
Absorbs nutrients, produces digestive enzymes
Breaks down carbohydrates, produces saliva
Name the colored structures of the upper digestive system from top to bottom.
Mouth, Esophagus, Oropharynx, Nasopharynx
Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, Laryngopharynx, Esophagus
Nose, Mouth, Pharynx, Larynx
Oropharynx, Laryngopharynx, Nasopharynx, Esophagus
The small intestine is divided into three parts. Which of the following correctly lists these parts and their primary functions?
Duodenum - digestion, Jejunum - absorption, Ileum - immune function
Ileum - digestion, Duodenum - absorption, Jejunum - immune function
Jejunum - digestion, Ileum - absorption, Duodenum - immune function
Duodenum - immune function, Jejunum - digestion, Ileum - absorption
Which part of the stomach is highlighted in pink?
Antrum
Body
Fundus
Pylorus
The purpose of villi, microvilli, and intestinal folds (rugae) is to:
Increase the surface area for absorption
Aid in digestion by secreting enzymes
Protect the intestinal lining from damage
Transport nutrients to the bloodstream
The main functions of the digestive system are:
Digestion and absorption of nutrients
Circulation of blood
Respiration and gas exchange
Regulation of body temperature
The part of the digestive tract that would benefit most from the consumption of probiotic foods is:
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Esophagus
What is the role of the stomach in digestion?
It absorbs nutrients and water
It produces bile
It churns food and mixes it with digestive juices
It is the primary site for the absorption of vitamins
Which of the following enzymes is involved in the breakdown of proteins?
Amylase
Lipase
Pepsin
Lactase
The pancreas secretes which of the following enzymes and hormones?
Insulin and Glucagon
Amylase and Lipase
Both A and B
None of the above
The function of the esophagus that moves food toward the stomach is called:
Peristalsis
Digestion
Absorption
Mastication
