The Digestive System

Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ of the digestive system?

• Mouth

• Gall Bladder

• Liver

• Pancreas

Which structure seals off the trachea when swallowing so that food & fluid do not go "down the wrong pipe" and cause choking?

• Uvula

• Epiglottis

• Soft Palate

• Esophagus

Which of the following is NOT part of the stomach?

• Cardia

• Fundus

• Duodenum

• Pylorus

In which organ does nutrient absorption occur in digestion?

• Esophagus

• Stomach

• Small Intestine

• Large Intestine

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Which salivary gland is located under the tonue?

• Parotid Gland

• Sublingual Gland

• Submandibular Gland

• None of these

Amylase, a digestive enzyme, is responsible for the chemical breakdown of which macronutrient?

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Lipids

• Proteins

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Which digestive hormone promotes the release of Hydrocholoric Acid and Gastric Juice?

• CCK

• Gastrin

• Ghrelin

• Secretin

Which digestive hormone makes a person feel "full"?

• CCK

• Gastrin

• Insulin

• Secretin

Which teeth are the largest and best for grinding & mashing food?

• Bi-cuspids

• Canines

• Incisors

• Molars

Which organ in the alimentary canal is responsible for re-absorbing water from indigestible food remnants?

• Colon (Large Intestine)

• Mouth

• Small Intestines

• Stomach