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Digestive System Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following raises blood sugar?

a)

Amylin

b)

Gastrin

c)

Glucagon

d)

Insulin

2.

All of these accessory organs are essential to life because:

a)

They perform vital functions that the body cannot do without.

b)

They are not essential, but they help in improving bodily functions.

c)

They are only needed during certain life stages.

d)

They have no significant role in the body's functioning.

3.

The acid found inside the stomach is:

a)

Sulfuric acid

b)

Hydrochloric acid

c)

Acetic acid

d)

Citric acid

4.

What is the only structure associated with ingestion?

a)

Mouth

b)

Stomach

c)

Esophagus

d)

Intestine

5.

A bolus is:

a)

a type of medication

b)

a single dose of a drug or other medicinal preparation given all at once

c)

a type of surgical procedure

d)

a type of medical imaging technique

6.

What are the 6 phases of digestion?

a)

Ingestion, Propulsion, Mechanical digestion, Chemical digestion, Absorption, Defecation

b)

Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, Circulation, Excretion, Respiration

c)

Ingestion, Propulsion, Absorption, Circulation, Excretion, Defecation

d)

Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, Assimilation, Excretion, Defecation

7.

What occurs in the colon to prepare for defecation?

a)

Absorption of nutrients

b)

Absorption of water

c)

Digestion of proteins

d)

Production of bile

8.

Which correctly represents the parts of the colon?

a)

Ascending colon, Transverse colon, Descending colon, Sigmoid colon, Cecum, Rectum, Anus

b)

Ascending colon, Transverse colon, Descending colon, Sigmoid colon, Cecum, Rectum, Appendix

c)

Ascending colon, Transverse colon, Descending colon, Sigmoid colon, Cecum, Rectum, Ileum

d)

Ascending colon, Transverse colon, Descending colon, Sigmoid colon, Cecum, Rectum, Jejunum

9.

What do you think malabsorption is? Where on the digestive tract would this most likely occur?

a)

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.

b)

The ability of the body to absorb all nutrients and water efficiently, occurring in the stomach.

c)

A condition where the body absorbs too many nutrients, occurring in the esophagus.

d)

A process where the body absorbs nutrients and water only in the large intestine.

10.

What is the role of the gallbladder in digestion?

a)

Stores bile, aids in the digestion of fats, thickens bile

b)

Produces insulin, regulates blood sugar

c)

Absorbs nutrients, produces digestive enzymes

d)

Breaks down carbohydrates, produces saliva

11.

Name the colored structures of the upper digestive system from top to bottom.

a)

Mouth, Esophagus, Oropharynx, Nasopharynx

b)

Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, Laryngopharynx, Esophagus

c)

Nose, Mouth, Pharynx, Larynx

d)

Oropharynx, Laryngopharynx, Nasopharynx, Esophagus

12.

The small intestine is divided into three parts. Which of the following correctly lists these parts and their primary functions?

a)

Duodenum - digestion, Jejunum - absorption, Ileum - immune function

b)

Ileum - digestion, Duodenum - absorption, Jejunum - immune function

c)

Jejunum - digestion, Ileum - absorption, Duodenum - immune function

d)

Duodenum - immune function, Jejunum - digestion, Ileum - absorption

13.

Which part of the stomach is highlighted in pink?

a)

Antrum

b)

Body

c)

Fundus

d)

Pylorus

14.

The purpose of villi, microvilli, and intestinal folds (rugae) is to:

a)

Increase the surface area for absorption

b)

Aid in digestion by secreting enzymes

c)

Protect the intestinal lining from damage

d)

Transport nutrients to the bloodstream

15.

The main functions of the digestive system are:

a)

Digestion and absorption of nutrients

b)

Circulation of blood

c)

Respiration and gas exchange

d)

Regulation of body temperature

16.

The part of the digestive tract that would benefit most from the consumption of probiotic foods is:

a)

Stomach

b)

Small intestine

c)

Large intestine

d)

Esophagus

17.

What is the role of the stomach in digestion?

a)

It absorbs nutrients and water

b)

It produces bile

c)

It churns food and mixes it with digestive juices

d)

It is the primary site for the absorption of vitamins

18.

Which of the following enzymes is involved in the breakdown of proteins?

a)

Amylase

b)

Lipase

c)

Pepsin

d)

Lactase

19.

The pancreas secretes which of the following enzymes and hormones?

a)

Insulin and Glucagon

b)

Amylase and Lipase

c)

Both A and B

d)

None of the above

20.

The function of the esophagus that moves food toward the stomach is called:

a)

Peristalsis

b)

Digestion

c)

Absorption

d)

Mastication