WorksheetsDigestive System
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
The process of breaking down food into smaller, absorbable components is called
(a)
Which of the following organs is the primary site of nutrient absorption?
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Esophagus
What is the main function of the stomach?
Absorb nutrients
Store bile
Mix food with gastric juices for protein digestion
Absorb water from undigested food
The tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach is known as the (a) .
Which of the following is an accessory organ of the digestive system?
Esophagus
Liver
Large intestine
Stomach
What is the function of bile produced by the liver?
Digest proteins into amino acids
Neutralize stomach acid
Emulsify fats
Absorb glucose
The enzyme (a) in saliva begins the digestion of starch in the mouth.
What type of digestion occurs when the teeth break down food into smaller pieces?
Chemical digestion
Enzymatic digestion
Mechanical digestion
Absorptive digestion
In which part of the digestive tract does most chemical digestion take place?
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Mouth
Which modern technology assists in visual examination of the digestive tract?
MRI scan
Endoscopy
Dialysis
Ultrasound
