WorksheetsDigestion Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the second portion of the small intestine where most absorption takes place?
Jejunum
Duodenum
Ileum
Cecum
Which part of the small intestine is the final and longest portion where virtually all of the remaining nutrients are absorbed?
Ileum
Duodenum
Jejunum
Cecum
Which of the following is the correct order of the parts of the small intestine?
Duodenum, Ileum, Jejunum
Jejunum, Duodenum, Ileum
Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum
Ileum, Jejunum, Duodenum
What does the pancreas produce to help break down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats?
Digestive enzymes
Hormones
Bile
Insulin
Which organ performs more than 500 functions, including storing nutrients and producing bile?
Heart
Liver
Kidney
Lung
What is the function of the gallbladder in digestion?
Stores and concentrates bile
Produces digestive enzymes
Absorbs nutrients
Regulates blood sugar
What is the function of the lower esophageal sphincter (cardiac)?
Moves the bolus from the esophagus into the stomach. Responsible for heartburn.
Prevents the backflow of bile into the stomach.
Regulates the passage of air into the lungs.
Facilitates the absorption of nutrients in the small intestine.
Which sphincter moves chyme from the stomach to the small intestine?
Pyloric sphincter
Cardiac sphincter
Anal sphincter
Ileocecal sphincter
The ileocecal sphincter connects which two parts of the digestive system?
Small and large intestine
Stomach and esophagus
Pancreas and liver
Rectum and anus
What is the role of the anal sphincter?
remove bile from the large intestine
Controls the passage of feces
Regulates the flow of urine
Assists in digestion
How long does digestion usually take for healthy adults?
6 to 8 hours
12 to 24 hours
24 to 72 hours
3 to 5 days
____ is absorbed last
Protein
vitamins
minerals
water
What causes sores in the digestive tract that are triggered by bacteria or taking too much aspirin?
Peptic Ulcers
Gastritis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Crohn's Disease
What is the condition called when feces or bacteria block the opening causing inflammation to the appendix?
Appendicitis
Gastritis
Hepatitis
Pancreatitis
Which of the following is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States?
Lung Cancer
Colon Cancer
Breast Cancer
Skin Cancer
What is one tip for better digestive function?
drink coffee
eat high fiber foods
Ignore stress
How many cups of water are recommended per day for better digestive function?
8-10 cups a day
5-7 cups a day
10-12 cups a day
3-5 cups a day
Once the chyme is well mixed, where does it go next?
It goes through the pyloric valve into the first section of the small intestine, the duodenum.
It goes back into the esophagus.
It enters the large intestine directly.
It is absorbed into the bloodstream immediately.
What is the soft, formed substance called that is left after water is absorbed in the colon?
Stool
Chyme
Bile
Mucus
True or False, Your digestive health influences your immune system, metabolism(how you use energy), and mental health
True
False
What is the process called when muscles in the wall of your esophagus create synchronized waves to propel food into your stomach?
mastication
peristalsis
villi
Fill in the blank: Muscles behind the bolus of food contract and squeeze the bolus through the _______
stomach
esophagus
small intestine
pancreas
Mastication is...
Mechanical digestion
Chemical Digestion
What is the process called when your teeth begin chewing?
Mastication
Digestion
Ingestion
Absorption
According to our notes, what can make you start salivating and producing stomach acids?
Eating a brownie
The sight and smell of a brownie
Drinking water
Thinking about digesting
Saliva breaks down what nutrient first?
carbs
Water
fat
Minerals
What is the soft, moist, rounded mass suitable for swallowing called?
Bolus
Chyme
Pulp
Mucus
What is the process of breaking down foods for use by the body's cells?
Digestion
Respiration
Photosynthesis
Fermentation
What is the process of the passage of digested food from the digestive tract into the circulatory system?
Absorption
Digestion
Ingestion
Excretion
What is the term for the expulsion of undigested food or body waste?
Elimination
Digestion
Absorption
Ingestion
