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WorksheetsExam 3 pt. 3
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is a major part of the cardiovascular system?
Lymph nodes
Pancreas
Heart
Liver
What is the primary function of capillaries in the digestive system?
Storing bile
Producing enzymes
Exchanging nutrients
Transporting oxygen
Which process involves the uptake of nutrients from the GI tract into the blood or lymph?
Indigestion
Digestion
Absorption
Excretion
What is the role of the gallbladder in digestion?
Secretes enzymes
Stores bile
Absorbs nutrients
Produces bile
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates?
Protease
Nuclease
Amylase
Lipase
What is the function of the epiglottis?
Connects the oral cavity to the esophagus
Covers the trachea during swallowing
Secretes digestive enzymes
Absorbs nutrients
Which of the following is NOT a function of saliva?
Hydrolyzes starch
Lubricates food
Breaks down proteins
Functions as an antibacterial agent
What is the primary role of the lymphatic system?
Producing bile
Playing a role in the immune system
Digesting proteins
Transporting oxygen
Which of the following is a symptom of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
Loss of appetite
Swelling in tissues
Sour taste at the back of the throat
Difficulty in breathing
What is the function of the lower esophageal sphincter?
Regulates the passage of food into the stomach
Absorbs nutrients
Secretes digestive enzymes
Prevents food from entering the trachea
Which of the following is an accessory organ of the digestive system?
Trachea
Esophagus
Liver
Heart
What is the role of bile in digestion?
Breaks down proteins
Emulsifies fats
Hydrolyzes carbohydrates
Absorbs nutrients
Which enzyme is found in saliva and helps in the digestion of starch?
Nuclease
Protease
Amylase
Lipase
What is the primary function of the pancreas in digestion?
Stores bile
Absorbs nutrients
Secretes hormones
Produces digestive enzymes
Which of the following processes is the act of eating?
Indigestion
Digestion
Excretion
Absorption
